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For fans of a specific generation, the scoreline Bournemouth 3 Milan 0 can take a moment to process.
The Cherries made quick work of the Italian powerhouses in the Europa League on Thursday, aided by Mike Maignan’s moment of insanity, leaving Dream Team managers with plenty to think about as the Gameweek 8 deadline approaches.
Evanilson (£3.8m) was the standout forward in Gameweek 7, racking up an impressive 22-point total.
The Brazilian set up his team’s first goal against Sunderland and then added to the score in the second half with a spectacular display of skill, rounding Robin Roefs (£2.8m) with a slick step-over.
When everything was settled, he secured 14 points against the Black Cats.
Against Milan, he added another eight points to his tally through a fantasy assist when his header was deflected out by Koni de Winter’s hand, leading to a penalty that Justin Kluivert (£3.7m) converted.
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Evanilson also recorded three tackles, created a significant chance, and had a shot on target as the hosts outperformed Ruben Amorim’s side at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth’s No. 9 is leading his position with five assists across all competitions.
With three goals in the last three Gameweeks, it’s no surprise he’s climbed to third among strikers with a total of 69 points, having overtaken players such as Nicolas Jackson (£4m), Charalampos Kostoulas (£3.1m), and Joao Pedro (£5.8m) in the standings this past week.
Furthermore, Evanilson sits at the top of his position for both tackles and big chance creation, showcasing his all-around skills.
His current ownership of 4.1% now seems astonishingly low.
Evanilson wasn’t the only Bournemouth player to shine in their role during Gameweek 7.
James Hill (£3.1m) was the top defender with a stellar 19-point performance.
Marco Rose’s squad managed clean sheets in both matches, but the 24-year-old edged out teammates Adrien Truffert (£3.3m) and Antonio Silva (£3.4m) by making six tackles, earning a bonus point, and landing a shot on target.
While Bournemouth’s only clean sheet in their initial eight matches came against Lincoln in the Carabao Cup, they’ve since successfully shut out Sturm Graz, Sunderland, and Milan in consecutive games after being trounced 5-1 by Chelsea at the start of Gameweek 6.
If Hill and his peers have indeed turned a corner, the timing couldn’t be better.
Bournemouth’s schedule looks relatively favorable ahead, with Europa League commitments providing abundant scoring chances.
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Additionally, we haven’t touched on midfielders, where Marcus Tavernier (£3.3m) has accumulated 71 points, averaging 6.5 per game.
The 27-year-old has netted five goals, a number that only Rayan Cherki (£5.4m) among midfielders has surpassed, placing him sixth in his position after a 19-point haul in Gameweek 7.
Tavernier is currently the most sought-after Bournemouth player, but even his ownership of 6.2% remains modest.
Given Bournemouth’s position at 15th in the Premier League, it’s understandable why Dream Team managers have been somewhat hesitant thus far.
However, with three consecutive wins in the Europa League and some favorable matchups ahead, players like Hill, Tavernier, and Evanilson certainly warrant serious attention.
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