Melvin Bard
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Forced off with injured ankle
Bard abandoned Friday's clash with Saint-Etienne due to an ankle issue, Flavien Tresarrieu of L'Equipe reports.
Analysis: Bard went down after taking an ugly tackle in the final minutes of the first half Friday, so he was unable to add to his lone chance created and four duels won. The left-back's injury will need to be assessed, but he'll benefit from a lengthy rest ahead of the next season kickoff. He was a consistent starter when available over the last year, recording two goals and an assist while averaging 4.6 ball recoveries, 2.6 clearances and 1.8 tackles per game.
Suspension served
Bard has served his one-match suspension and is no longer suspended, making him available for the Ligue 1 playoffs against Saint-Etienne starting on May 26.
Analysis: Bard had been forced to sit out the season finale against Metz after accumulating five yellow cards in French competitions, with Ali El Abdi covering in his absence. The left-back is an undisputed starter in Nice's back line and his return gives coach Claude Puel his preferred defensive setup back for what promises to be a crucial playoff series against Saint-Etienne with a place in next season's Ligue 1 on the line.
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