Bournemouth right-back Alex Jimenez received’t be included within the squad for tomorrow’s journey to Fulham with the membership investigating on-line allegations made in opposition to the Spaniard.
At this stage, there isn’t any suggestion of any wrongdoing by Jimenez with the membership making an attempt to find out whether or not the web claims are real, however they’ve opted to depart him out of the sport at Craven Cottage whereas that investigation takes place.
A membership assertion learn: “AFC Bournemouth are conscious of posts circulating on social media involving right-back, Álex Jiménez.
“The membership perceive the seriousness of the matter and it’s presently being investigated.
“Because of this, Alex is not going to be included within the squad for tomorrow’s Premier League sport in opposition to Fulham and the membership might be making no additional remark at the moment.”
Jimenez made transfer to Bournemouth everlasting in February
Jimenez joined Bournemouth from AC Milan on mortgage final summer time and the transfer was made everlasting in February for £17million. He signed a contract that runs till 2031.
The 21-year-old, who got here by the ranks at Actual Madrid earlier than transferring to Italy in 2024, has made 32 appearances for the Cherries this season.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola advised BBC Radio Solent: “The membership has to do their investigations and see what has actually occurred. We’ll then transfer from there.
“I hope it’s not what we predict.”
