Soccer-Bournemouth leave out Jimenez as club investigates social media posts

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May 8 (Reuters) - Bournemouth ⁠dropped right back Alex Jimenez from ⁠their squad for their game against Fulham ‌on Saturday after the Premier League club 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, who are ​sixth in the standings, ⁠are pushing to qualify for European competition next ​season. They sit six ‌points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa ​with three games left.

(Reporting by Rohith Nair in BengaluruEditing by Toby Davis)