Speaking in his post-match interview, the Albion boss has told.
"Alexis Mac Allister has had to be patient. He's had to support the team from the sides. I thought it was a fantastic performance from him," said Potter.
"You have to keep everybody motived and everybody part o what we are trying to do.
"He would have been frustrated and I understand why. But he has carried on working and when he gets the chance he's in a good place to take it."