Melvin Bard
25-Year-Old
Nice
Ligue 1
OUT
Injury Groin
Est. Return 2/8/2026
Remains out
Bard (groin) is yet to resume training and is ruled out for the time being, coach Claude Puel said in the press conference, according to L'Equipe.
ANALYSIS
Bard is dealing with a groin injury and has fully stopped training since two weeks in order to recover from the issue. The former Nice captain doesn't have a precise timeline to return but his absence is a big blow for the Gym since he is an undisputed starter in the backline when fit. Until he returns to full fitness, Ali El Abdi will be the one starting in his spot fot the Aiglons.
Bard is dealing with a groin injury and has fully stopped training since two weeks in order to recover from the issue. The former Nice captain doesn't have a precise timeline to return but his absence is a big blow for the Gym since he is an undisputed starter in the backline when fit. Until he returns to full fitness, Ali El Abdi will be the one starting in his spot fot the Aiglons.
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Ruled out Sunday
Bard (groin) didn't recover in time and is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Nantes, coach Claude Puel said in the press conference, according to Maxime Tilliette from RMC Sport.
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Hopeful to face Nantes
Bard (groin) is out for Thursday's match against Go Ahead Eagles but is eyeing a return against Nantes on Sunday, according to manager Claude Puel, per Nice Premium. "Melvin won't be there. We'll monitor his progress and hope to count on him this weekend."
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Dealing with adductor issue
Bard (groin) was forced off in the 70th minute of Saturday's 5-1 defeat against Toulouse due to an injury.
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Registers first assist
Bard assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Strasbourg.
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Registers first attacking return
Bard scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Lyon.
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Man United could move for him
Manchester United could make a move for Bard in the summer, according to The London Evening Standard.
ANALYSIS
Manchester United could sign a left-back in the summer due to Luke Shaw's recurrent injury issues, and Bard is one of the players who has sneaked into the team's shortlist. Bard is pushing for a France call-up after some really good displays over the last two seasons at Nice.
Manchester United could sign a left-back in the summer due to Luke Shaw's recurrent injury issues, and Bard is one of the players who has sneaked into the team's shortlist. Bard is pushing for a France call-up after some really good displays over the last two seasons at Nice.