Bournemouth removed right-back Álex Jiménez from the match against Fulham, scheduled for this Saturday. The English club confirmed the measure this Friday after publications appeared on social media involving the player. The team is investigating the case and will not comment further for now.
Jiménez, 21 years old, arrived at Bournemouth on loan from Milan last season and had his permanent transfer completed in February. Ele has played 31 games for the team in Premier League’s current campaign. The full-back is Spanish and has already played through the Real Madrid youth teams.
Investigação opened after posts circulated
Bournemouth issued an official statement on the matter. The text informs that the club is aware of the posts and considers the issue serious. Therefore, the player will not be part of the squad for the confrontation at Craven Cottage.
The measure occurred just hours after images of alleged conversations began to spread. Nelas, message exchanges appear with a girl who identifies herself as 15 years old. The club preferred not to detail the content.
Reuters and other outlets attempted to contact Jiménez’s representatives, but received no response at the time of writing this report.
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Perfil of the player in the English team
Álex Jiménez primarily plays as a right-back, but can also play as a wing-back or wide midfielder. Ele was born on May 8, 2005, in Leganés, in Espanha. Antes from reaching Inglaterra, he had a spell at Milan, where he played in 23 official matches.
No Bournemouth, the Spaniard contributed with consistent performances in defense. The team occupies sixth place in the Premier League, with 52 points in 35 rounds. The team is fighting for a place in European competitions and is six points behind Aston Villa, which occupies fifth place. Restam three games left in the season.
- Bournemouth won the last match 3-0 against Crystal Palace.
- Jiménez has made 31 appearances in the league this season.
- The full-back was signed permanently after good performance on loan.
- The club remains focused on fighting for continental classification.
- The match against Fulham is away from home, this Saturday.
Posição of the team in the table and upcoming challenges
Bournemouth is going through a good phase this season. With 12 wins, 16 draws and seven defeats, the squad shows balance. The defense has been one of the positive points, although the team has suffered from occasional injuries throughout the year.
The absence of Jiménez represents an immediate absence for the coach. The coach will need to choose another name for the right side in the duel with Fulham, who are also fighting against relegation.
The English club seeks to maintain the pace in the final rounds. A victory away from home could bring the team even closer to the Europa classification zone.
Detalhes from transfer and previous career
Jiménez left Real Madrid Castilla before transferring to Milan. At the Italian club, he played minutes in national and international competitions. Going to Bournemouth marked his first high-level experience at Inglaterra.
The 1.77m tall player stands out for his speed and ability to attack. Ele also accumulates call-ups for Espanha’s youth teams.
In the statement, Bournemouth reinforced that the investigation is ongoing. The club did not set a deadline for completing internal work.
Repercussão in the Premier League environment
Casos involving social media and gamers has gained increased attention in recent years. Clubes adopts strict protocols for quick verification. Bournemouth acted within hours of the material coming to light.
The Spanish full-back has not yet spoken publicly. Seus representatives also remain silent. Premier League is following the development of the case, but has not issued an official position so far.
The focus now returns to the pitch. Fulham hosts Bournemouth in a match valid for the 36th round. The game takes place on Saturday, with a time to be confirmed via local broadcast.