Evanilson admits Bournemouth players were worried before Marco Rose’s remarkable turnaround

Bournemouth striker Evanilson has admitted the squad initially had concerns about life under Marco Rose following Andoni Iraola's departure for Liverpool.

The Cherries failed to win their opening six Premier League matches but have since recorded eight consecutive victories across all competitions.

Speaking to ESPN Brazil alongside teammate Rayan, Evanilson explained why the players continued to believe in Rose despite their difficult start.

"We know how good Iraola is as a coach. His coaching staff also helped me, helped us, when we arrived here," Evanilson said.

"We knew that at some point he was going to leave. He'd already told us he was leaving at the end of last season."

The striker acknowledged that Bournemouth initially struggled to adapt to their new manager.

"We knew about our new manager too, what he was capable of, what he and his coaching staff were like," he explained.

"At the beginning, we were a bit worried because the results weren't coming."

However, Evanilson insisted that Rose's work on the training ground maintained the squad's confidence.

"Because of the daily work we were doing in training, we knew the quality of our new manager and what he was capable of."

Bournemouth's improvement has been remarkable, with eight straight victories following their winless opening six league fixtures.

"We couldn't show that in the first few games, but in these last six games we've shown that we've found our rhythm," Evanilson said.

"We're all pulling in the same direction, and I think we'll only keep improving as the season goes on."

The Brazilian has also experienced a dramatic individual turnaround.

After failing to score in his first six appearances, Evanilson became the first Bournemouth player to find the net in five consecutive Premier League matches.

His latest goal came in the 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town on 8 November.

"At the beginning of the season, as you said, it was difficult for the goals to come," he explained.

"I think it was difficult for our team to get going too, because everything was new, a new manager, a new coaching staff."

The striker is now determined to maintain his form.

"But now I'm happy with the moment I'm going through, the goals are coming," he said.

"I have to make the most of it and keep it going. I hope it'll be a great season for me and my team."

Bournemouth return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 21 November, looking to extend their winning run.