Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola believes Alex Scott will come good for the club.

The summer arrival cost £25 million from Championship side Bristol City, but came with a knee problem.

The Guernsey-born midfielder has been easing his way to full fitness, and made his debut at the weekend.

Speaking after his team's 2-1 loss to Wolves and former boss Gary O'Neil, the Basque head coach told reporters: “We knew that he couldn't play 90 minutes. Our plan was like this, play 45.

“He was doing well, maybe 55, 60, something like this at most. That's what we thought.

“I could go, probably to play second half, 30 minutes with him (off the bench).

“But also I think sometimes with injuries I prefer that they warm up with the team.

“They have a proper warm up, not they are alone there and they don't know when they go.

“And then we prefer to go like this because I feel we need this kind of player in the middle.

“He gave us, I think, some energy. He gave us good transitions covering the ball, and I think it's going to be a good addition for the team."