Bournemouth striker Evanilson is set for an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured metatarsal. The Brazilian record summer signing suffered the injury during Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Everton and had to be substituted in the 82nd minute.

Bournemouth striker Evanilson is set for a spell on the sidelines after having surgery on his broken foot. The Brazil forward was substituted in the closing stages of Saturday's 1-0 win against Everton. Further assessment confirmed he had fractured a metatarsal and that it required an operation.

Bournemouth have confirmed that striker Evanilson will undergo metatarsal surgery.Evanilson has been instrumental to the Cherries success so far this season, scoring five goals in his 19 games but

AFC Bournemouth have confirmed that Evanilson is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a broken metatarsal.

The Cherries defeated Everton 1-0 on Saturday, however Evanilson was substituted after suffering from discomfort with eight minutes left to play. He will now be supported through the rehabilitation process by club staff.