Player stood down from Saturday’s game at Fulham

Club ‘aware of posts circulating on social media’

Bournemouth have confirmed Álex Jiménez, has been omitted from their squad for Saturday’s game at Fulham after opening an investigation relating to social media posts.

Jiménez has made 32 appearances for Bournemouth this season and started their past five Premier League matches.

In a statement released on Friday, the club said: “AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back Álex Jiménez.