Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe says the smile has returned to his face after a difficult start to this season.
The 23-year-old's chances have been limited for the Cherries so far this campaign after joining from Wolves for £10m in January.
"Not being part of the team has been a different kind of challenge," he told BBC Radio Solent. "But the manager has never lost faith in me.
"I didn't sulk at being left out, but perhaps I didn't train as hard."
Arsenal academy graduate Afobe is yet to start a Premier League game for Bournemouth this season, but the former England Under-21 international has remained positive.