Melvin Bard

25-Year-Old DefenderD
Nice
Ligue 1
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 2/15/2026
Out to face Monaco
DNice
GTD
February 8, 2026
Bard (groin) is out for Sunday's match against Monaco.
ANALYSIS
Bard is not with the team Sunday and is still battling his groin injury, with the defender missing a fifth straight outing. He will now look to be fit in another week for their next contests he tries to return to the team sheet, a regular starter in the defense or on the left flank when fit.
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Still doubtful for derby
DNice
GTD
February 7, 2026
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
DNice
GTD
January 31, 2026
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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Ruled out Sunday
DNice
GTD
January 24, 2026
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
DNice
GTD
January 21, 2026
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
DNice
GTD
January 19, 2026
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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Man United could move for him
DNice
GTD
April 4, 2024
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.
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