Hicham Boudaoui
26-Year-Old
Nice
Ligue 1
GTD
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 6/3/2026
Won't play second leg, WC focus
Boudaoui (concussion) was forced off in the 10th minute of Tuesday's relegation playoff first leg at Saint-Etienne after a violent blow to the face and will miss Friday's crucial second leg after concussion protocol requirements make it impossible for him to be cleared in time, according to Flavien Tresarrieu of L'Equipe.
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Boudaoui needs to undergo examinations 72 hours after the trauma he sustained, which falls too close to Friday's kickoff to allow him any chance of featuring in what is the most important match of Nice's season. Coach Claude Puel will be forced to reshuffle his midfield for the decisive second leg without one of his most important players, with Charles Vanhoutte or Salis Abdul Samed among the options available to cover in his absence. Boudaoui ends the regular season with one goal and two assists across 25 Ligue 1 appearances, and his World Cup preparations with Algeria will also be monitored closely given the nature of the head injury as he is expected to play a decent role, with Fares Chaibi available to cover if needed.
Boudaoui needs to undergo examinations 72 hours after the trauma he sustained, which falls too close to Friday's kickoff to allow him any chance of featuring in what is the most important match of Nice's season. Coach Claude Puel will be forced to reshuffle his midfield for the decisive second leg without one of his most important players, with Charles Vanhoutte or Salis Abdul Samed among the options available to cover in his absence. Boudaoui ends the regular season with one goal and two assists across 25 Ligue 1 appearances, and his World Cup preparations with Algeria will also be monitored closely given the nature of the head injury as he is expected to play a decent role, with Fares Chaibi available to cover if needed.
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Leaves with issue Tuesday
Boudaoui suffered an injury after a violent collision during Tuesday's relegation playoffs matchup versus Saint-Etienne.
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Boudaoui (muscular) has been cleared and is available for Sunday's season finale against Metz, with the midfielder in contention to start, the club posted.
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Late call Sunday
Boudaoui (muscular) is a late call for Sunday's clash against Metz, with his availability to be assessed before kickoff, according to coach Claude Puel, per Ici Azur. "We have had some muscular issues and some sick players. Boudaoui and Cho, we will see before the match how they feel."
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Ends suspension
Boudaoui is no longer banned and is an option once again.
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Boudaoui is set to be suspended after accumulating five yellow cards in French competitions, the league announced.
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