Gradel given compassionate leave

Gradel joined Bournemouh on loan just before the start of the season

Bournemouth's on-loan Leicester City winger Max Gradel has returned to France on compassionate leave, following the death of his mother.

The 19-year-old had scored twice in Saturday's 4-1 win at Crewe.

"Football pales into insignificance when a tragedy like this occurs. Our thoughts and feelings go out to him," Cherries manager Kevin Bond said.

"We will give him all the time he needs before he's ready to put on a pair of boots again," he told the club website.