Bournemouth removed right-back Álex Jiménez from the squad for the clash against Fulham, scheduled for this Saturday. The decision was confirmed this Friday after publications appeared on social media involving the 21-year-old player. The English club opened an internal investigation into the case and said it will not make any further comments at this time.
Afastamento immediate and ongoing investigation
Bournemouth issued an official statement acknowledging the seriousness of the situation. Segundo the text, the club is aware of the posts circulating on social media and considers the matter serious enough to remove the player immediately. Jiménez will not be part of the squad for the duel at Craven Cottage, Fulham’s stadium.
The images began to circulate a few hours before the suspension. Nelas, alleged message conversations appear with a girl who identifies herself as 15 years old. The club preferred not to detail the content of the exchanges. The player’s Representantes did not respond to contacts from press vehicles until the investigations were closed.
Club statement: Álex Jiménez
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Trajetória of the Spanish full-back in English football
Jiménez, born on May 8, 2005, in Leganés, in Espanha, arrived at Bournemouth on loan from Milan in the previous season. Após consistent performance, the transfer was finalized definitively in February this year. The full-back mainly plays in the right-back position, but can also play roles as a wing-back or open midfielder.
In the current Premier League campaign, the Spaniard played 31 games for the team. Ele stands out for its speed and ability to attack. At 1.77m tall, Jiménez is also called up to Espanha’s youth teams. Antes from reaching Inglaterra, the player passed through Milan, where he played in 23 official matches.
- Jiménez left Real Madrid Castilla before transferring to Milan.
- The full-back was signed permanently after good performance on loan to Bournemouth.
- Acumula 31 appearances at Premier League this season.
- Também can play as a wing-back or wide midfielder.
- Possui experience in national and international competitions.
Situação’s Bournemouth in the table and upcoming appointments
Bournemouth occupies sixth place in Premier League with 52 points in 35 rounds played. The team is going through a good phase, with 12 wins, 16 draws and seven defeats. The defense has been one of the positive points of the season, although the squad has suffered from occasional injuries throughout the year.
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 and seeks to maintain the pace in the final rounds.
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. A victory away from home could bring the team even closer to the Europa classification zone.
Protocolos research and positioning of Premier League
Casos involving social media and players has gained greater attention in recent years in English football. Clubes adopts strict protocols to quickly investigate complaints. Bournemouth acted within hours of the material coming to light, demonstrating commitment to internal investigation.
The Spanish full-back has not yet publicly commented on the matter. Seus representatives also remain silent. Premier League is following the development of the case, but has not issued an official position so far. The club reinforced that the investigation is ongoing, with no deadline set for completing the internal work.
