Brighton striker Neal Maupay thinks he has been the victim of "harsh" criticism during his time at the AMEX.

The Frenchman has scored four goals so far this season.

Maupay told the club's website: "It's a tricky one because, when we lose games and don't score, all of a sudden it's the striker's fault.

"I'll be the first man where people look at me and say 'Brighton don't win because Neal Maupay doesn't score' so that's a bit harsh, I think, at times, but that's part of the job.

"It's crazy because, when you score, you are a superstar but, when you don't, you are all of a sudden a bad player.

"But I love that. I'm just trying to stay focused on my work, on my abilities and what I need to do on the pitch."