Premier League star forced to deny he smokes weed after bizarre interview

The star arrived at Bournemouth from Juventus and has shone since but he’s been questioned about his off-pitch activities in a bizarre recent interview

Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen has had to deny that he smokes weed in a bizarre interview.

The defender spoke on a podcast with influencer Papa Pincus during the international break, and he was asked about his use of marajuana as he always looks ‘relaxed’ on the pitch.

The 19-year-old laughed but then said he had ‘sleepy eyes’.

He said: “Basically, for everyone watching, I have sleepy eyes. I have it from my mum because my mum has sleepy eyes. I’m not high. I’m sorry, I’m not high. We’re not allowed to take weed, it’s doping control. I’m not high. It’s how I was born. I can’t do anything about it.”

Huijsen has made 27 appearances since he joined Bournemouth from Juventus last summer. He has also made his debut for the Spanish national team, and he has reportedly garnered interest from Real Madrid.

But he said: “I’m not thinking about that right now. I’m thinking about ending the season well, and I hope I do.

“Then when the time comes, we’ll see. It makes you proud that such a big team is interested in you. I’ll keep working, and being humble.”