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‘Bournemouth is incredible – in summer it feels like I’m back in Brazil!’: EVANILSON on taking down Man United and AC Milan, Marco Rose’s ‘high expectations’, leaving home at 13 and drawing his late mother every day

Evanilson has been drawing perfect lines since he was a child in Fortaleza in Brazil, pausing cartoons to copy them on to paper. Last Sunday he drew one more - arcing violently into the Man United net.

Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Evanilson discussed Bournemouth's historic week featuring 3-0 victories over AC Milan and Manchester United.
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose set a target for Evanilson to score 15 to 20 goals this season.
The 27-year-old striker scored his fourth goal in five games during the win at Old Trafford.

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Bournemouth striker Evanilson has reflected on a remarkable week after scoring in a 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, following a 3-0 Europa League triumph against AC Milan. The 27-year-old forward discussed adapting to manager Marco Rose's pressing tactics and high expectations, which include a target of scoring 15 to 20 goals this season.

Evanilson also opened up about his journey from Fortaleza, Brazil, leaving home at age 13, coping with the loss of his mother through drawing, and his hopes of earning a Brazil call-up from Carlo Ancelotti.

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