Evanilson says the feeling around Bournemouth in the summer reminds him of his native Brazil. The striker's comments come after he scored in the club's emphatic 3-0 victory at Manchester United, a result that extended their winning run to five matches across all competitions.

That win at Old Trafford was Bournemouth's third by a 3-0 scoreline in their last four visits, underlining their growing comfort on the big stage. It also marked the team's fourth consecutive clean sheet during a purple patch that included victories over AC Milan, Sunderland, and Sturm Graz. Bournemouth now sit 13th in the Premier League with nine points from eight games, building momentum after a strong start to their European campaign.

Evanilson's century and current form

The Brazilian forward reached a personal milestone a week before the United game, netting his 100th career goal in a win over Sunderland. His strike at Old Trafford was his fourth goal in five appearances. The 27-year-old has contributed four goals and four assists in 11 Premier League and Europa League outings this season under manager Marco Rose, who has set him a target of 15 to 20 goals for the campaign.

Evanilson's physical presence and unselfish play have been key, creating chances for teammates like Marcus Tavernier, who is the club's top scorer this season with five goals. His adaptation to life in England continues, and he admits he is not yet fluent in the language, but he finds comfort in the environment at the club.

Foundation of a record signing

The striker's impact is built on the foundation of his club-record £40 million move from Porto two years ago. He scored 60 goals in 154 appearances for the Portuguese side, including 21 during a domestic double-winning season. His journey to Europe began when he left his hometown of Fortaleza at just 13 years old to join Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, a move of over 1,600 miles. He honours the memory of his late mother, Madalena, who died suddenly in 2017, by drawing her every day.

Bournemouth's recent success, which includes scoring 11 goals without reply over an 11-day period, has been fueled by significant investment. The club also brought in Evanilson's compatriot Rayan from Vasco da Gama for an initial £24.7 million in January. This ambition follows the departure of former manager Andoni Iraola, who led the club to a historic sixth-place finish and first European qualification last season.

With confidence high, the focus shifts to maintaining this form. Bournemouth's next challenge is a Premier League trip to face 12th-placed Ipswich on November 8.

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