Melvin Bard
25-Year-Old
Nice
Ligue 1
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 2/22/2026
Training in full
Bard (groin) was spotted training in full Tuesday, according to ogcnissa.
ANALYSIS
Bard is closing in on his return from a groin injury that kept him out for the last six matches across all competitions, and he was back in full team training Tuesday. The former captain is trending toward being available for Sunday's showdown against Lorient, which would give the back line a timely boost. That said, after a full month on the shelf, it is still unclear whether he will walk straight back into the starting XI or be eased in.
Bard is closing in on his return from a groin injury that kept him out for the last six matches across all competitions, and he was back in full team training Tuesday. The former captain is trending toward being available for Sunday's showdown against Lorient, which would give the back line a timely boost. That said, after a full month on the shelf, it is still unclear whether he will walk straight back into the starting XI or be eased in.
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Sunday coming too soon
Bard (groin) was back in training this week but Sunday's clash against Lyon is coming too soon for him, coach Claude Puel said in the press conference, according to France Bleu.
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Trains with team
Bard (groin) was back in team training this week and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Lyon, according to SolamenNissa.
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Out to face Monaco
Bard (groin) is out for Sunday's match against Monaco.
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Still doubtful for derby
Bard (groin) is still a doubt for Sunday's derby against Monaco, coach Claude Puel said to the media, according to ogcnissa.
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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.
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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.