Premier League 2025-26: Bournemouth leaves out Jimenez from squad, set to investigate social media posts

Bournemouth dropped right back Alex Jimenez from its squad for the Premier League game against ‌Fulham on Saturday after ​the ⁠said on Friday they were investigating posts on social media.

The club ‌said they were aware of posts on social ‌media involving Jimenez but ‌did ⁠not elaborate on the ⁠issue.

“The club understand the seriousness of the matter and it is currently ​being investigated,” the ‌club said in a statement.

“As a result, Alex will not be included in the ‌squad for tomorrow’s Premier ​League game against Fulham and the club will be ⁠making no further comment at this time.”

Reuters has tried to ‌contact Jimenez via his representatives for comment.

Jimenez, who initially arrived on loan from AC Milan and was signed permanently in February, has ‌made 31 Premier League appearances for ​Bournemouth this season.

Bournemouth, which is sixth in the standings, is pushing to qualify for ⁠European competition next season. It sits six points ‌behind fifth-placed Aston Villa with three games left.

Published on May 08, 2026