AFC Bournemouth have confirmed that defender Alex Jimenez has been left out of their squad for this weekend’s Premier League clash against Fulham following an ongoing investigation into posts circulating on social media.
In an official statement released by the club, Bournemouth said they are aware of the content linked to the 21-year-old defender and are treating the matter with “serious concern.” The club added that an internal review is currently underway.
“AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back, Alex Jimenez.
The club understand the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated,” the statement read.
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As a result of the development, Jimenez will not be part of the matchday squad for the Premier League fixture this weekend, with the club also confirming that no further comments will be made until the investigation is concluded
Jimenez, who recently turned 21, has featured prominently for Bournemouth this season, making 32 appearances after initially joining on loan from AC Milan in the summer.
His move to the Vitality Stadium was later made permanent in February.
The situation remains under review as Bournemouth continues its internal investigation into the matter.
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