Bournemouth's Colombia midfielder Jefferson Lerma has been charged with a biting offence by the Football Association in the Cherries' 1-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday on 3 November.
The club have acknowledged the charge that Lerma breached FA Rule E3 by committing "an act of violent conduct" in the defeat at Hillsborough.
But Bournemouth say that Lerma "strenuously denies the allegation".
They have until 24 December to respond but will request a personal hearing.
"AFC Bournemouth fully support Jefferson and will continue to do so throughout the process," said a club statement.
Lerma, 26, was the club's record signing when he arrived for £25m from Spanish side Levante on a five-year deal in July 2018.