AFC Bournemouth will exclude right-back Álex Jiménez from their next match while the club investigates social media posts involving the player, a club statement said.
The statement said the club is aware of posts circulating on social media involving Álex Jiménez, that it understands the seriousness of the matter and that the issue is currently being investigated.
Per the statement, Jiménez will not be included in the squad for the Premier League game against Fulham and the club will be making no further comment at this time.
Bournemouth travel to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, the report says. The report adds that the club sit sixth in the Premier League and are aiming to secure qualification for European football next season.
Jiménez has started 26 of Bournemouth’s 35 league matches so far this campaign, per the report. The club statement provided no additional details about the investigation or a timeline for any decisions related to the player.
