Nice coach Lucien Favre has named the following 18-man squad for the match against Bastia (Friday at 20:45 CET). Baysse and Ricardo have been left out (due to injury). Balotelli returns (from suspension).

Goalkeepers : Pouplin, Benitez.

Defenders : Souquet, Burner, Dalbert, Dante, Sarr, Balmy.

Midfielders : Lusamba, Walter, Cyprien, Koziello, Marcel, Mahou.

Forwards : Balotelli, Plea, Donis, Bosetti.

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