Bournemouth star Jefferson Lerma has denied biting an opponent during last month’s Championship clash with Sheffield Wednesday.
The Football Association has charged the Cherries midfielder with violent conduct as Jason Tindall’s side fell to a 1-0 defeat at Hillsborough.
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The incident was not seen by referee Jeremy Simpson or other match officials, but Bournemouth ‘fully support’ Lerma.
A club statement read: “AFC Bournemouth acknowledge the FA’s charge relating to Jefferson Lerma breaching FA Rule E3 during a Sky Bet Championship fixture at Sheffield Wednesday on 3rd November 2020.
“Jefferson strenuously denies the allegation made against him and has cooperated fully with the FA’s initial investigations into the alleged incident. He will request a hearing over the charge.
“AFC Bournemouth fully support Jefferson and will continue to do so throughout the process. The club will make no further comment at this time.”
A FA statement said: “It is alleged that the midfielder committed an act of violent conduct by biting a Sheffield Wednesday FC player during the 83rd minute of an EFL Championship game on Tuesday 3 November 2020.
“Jefferson Lerma has until Thursday 24 December 2020 to provide a response.”
Lerma has made 17 Championship appearances with Bournemouth second in the table after 20 games this season.
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