Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand ruled out of OGC Nice clash against Benfica in Champions League qualifier

Ivory Coast international Evann Guessand will not be available for OGC Nice when they take on SL Benfica in the UEFA Champions League qualifying game.

The French Ligue 1 outfit will play host to the Portuguese giants in a high-stake clash on Wednesday as both teams battle to secure a place in the group stage.

Ahead of the clash, the highly-rated attacker has been ruled following an injury setback as the team gear up for the clash. Guessand has suffered a knee injury, making him unavailable for the much-anticipated clash in mid-week.

However, with the Nice academy product expected to depart before the end of the transfer window, the club aims to battle for victory without the attacker.

The club accepted a €35m offer from Neom SC, who have since rescinded their bid, following the player’s refusal to make the move.

Crystal Palace have also submitted a bid, but it falls way short of Nice’s €30m valuation.