'Introduction of Rodriguez' can help Evanilson 'push higher'

Back of the Net podcaster Sam Davis has been speaking to BBC Radio Solent about Bournemouth confirming the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish club Elche, in a deal worth up to £25.7m. "The one thing that really struck out for me was the fact he's six foot four. So that is a modern centre-forward profile that I think we could do with. It'd be great to get a bit of height, but it sounds like his main and best position is centre forward and he excels as a central reference point and attack as well," he said. "Evanilson, the one thing that maybe let him down last season were his numbers. But when you ask many a Cherries fan, they'll have been so impressed with all of his performances. "His hold-up play was brilliant, got loads of assists. You know, the way we play, it is really pivotal to have him in the side, and I think that's probably testament to Evanilson that he kept his standards so high without having that competition. So hopefully the introduction of Rodriguez can help him maybe push higher. "Whilst Rodriguez doesn't have any direct European experience playing himself, playing for Madrid, I think seven appearances for them, he's obviously been in and around a squad that does. "So he'll have experience of travelling. Hopefully, he can get some minutes in the Premier League for us and show Marco Rosa exactly what he can do, and then maybe get a few games in Europe as well." Listen below or on BBC Sounds here