Afc Bournemouth Drop Alex Jimenez For Fulham Amid Investigation

afc bournemouth will not include Alex Jimenez in the squad for their Premier League game against Fulham while social media posts involving the right-back are investigated. The club said the matter is being handled as a serious issue, and it has ruled him out for Saturday’s match.

Jimenez, who turned 21 on Friday, has made 32 appearances for Bournemouth this season. He joined from AC Milan on a summer loan switch before the move to Vitality Stadium was made permanent in February.

Bournemouth and Fulham

The club’s statement set out the immediate response in direct terms: “AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back, Alex Jimenez.” It added: “The club understand the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated.”

That leaves Bournemouth making a matchday decision before kickoff against Fulham, with Jimenez unavailable for selection. The club also said it will make no further comment at this time, which keeps the public line short while the investigation continues.

Alex Jimenez at Vitality Stadium

Jimenez’s absence removes a player who has already become part of Bournemouth’s regular rotation. Thirty-two appearances is a sizable league and cup workload for a 21-year-old right-back, especially after a move that began as a loan from AC Milan and was turned permanent in February.

For Bournemouth, the issue is no longer limited to the posts themselves. The decision now reaches the squad list, and the club has drawn a hard line by leaving him out for a Premier League fixture against a direct opponent rather than managing the situation quietly behind the scenes.

Club 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.” That is the only match-related action the club has set out publicly, and it gives the clearest picture of what changes immediately for supporters watching the team sheet.

Sky Sports News has attempted to contact representatives of Jimenez for comment. For now, Bournemouth have moved first, and the next visible step is the squad announcement for Fulham without the 21-year-old right-back.