Balotelli left out of Nice squad to face Montpellier

Mario Balotelli has been left out of Nice's squad to face Montpellier on Sunday with multiple reports citing the player's fragile physical condition for his omission. 

The Italian was subdued on Thursday night against Schalke in the 1-0 Europa League defeat and did not train on Saturday with the rest of the squad. 

The former Manchester City striker made an impressive start to life in Ligue 1, scoring on brace on his debut.