Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is confident that an injury setback will not shake the confidence of his star striker Callum Wilson.

The 23-year-old suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the weekend's defeat against Stoke City and is now set to spend at least six months on the sidelines.

"It's very disappointing for Callum, after what has been an exceptional start to the season, but I am sure he will come back fitter and stronger," Eddie Howe told afcb.co.uk.

"Callum is the type of character who won't be fazed by such a setback, and I am sure he will turn this experience into a positive in the long run.

"As I have said many times before though, this kind of setback offers others the opportunity to step up to the plate, show everybody what they can do and make a real impact at this level."