Nice vs Caen preview - Digard eyeing strong Caen clash

Nice captain Didier Digard is hoping to repay his supporting cast on the field following a season filled with injuries amid a Ligue 1 relegation battle.

Digard has been very much restricted in his game time for Nice, following injuries, but he has featured in the last two games for the club, in defeats to Paris St Germain and Rennes.

Nice are in a tricky situation in Ligue 1 at present as they lie in 12th place but sit just four points above the relegation zone as they prepare to welcome Caen, who are three places below them.

Saturday's fixture is another chance for Digard to re-prove his fitness and he admitted that his time spent on the sidelines had been frustrating.

"With the injuries I have had for a year, yes, it's the most complicated season," Digard told the club's official website.

"I am fortunate to have a family and relatives who supported me. I must return the favour on the pitch. Today I'm happy to be back, healthy, and able to make the matches.

"If the results of the team had been better, I would have taken longer (to return). But then, (you) come to the stadium and see the results, it hurts. And when it's like that, you want to help the team, even if not to help yourself."

Nice will also see a change between the posts as regular goalkeeper Simon Pouplin is out injured with Mouez Hassen taking his place.

Meanwhile, Jordan Amavi missed the previous weekend's defeat to Rennes due to suspension but is back in contention.

Caen go into the match with two changes following a 2-0 home defeat to Guingamp, with Alexander Raineau and Yrondu Musavu King coming back into contention after recovering from their respective injuries.