Mario Balotelli has been dropped from the Nice squad for their Ligue 1 match with Toulouse.
Balotelli is absent from the 18-man group named by coach Patrick Vieira for Friday's clash.
A statement on Nice's website announcing the squad said only that Balotelli was absent due to Vieira's decision.
Balotelli missed pre-season with Nice as his future with the club was unclear, Marseille among the teams linked with signing the striker.
Italy coach Roberto Mancini said last month Balotelli is having fitness issues and Nice team-mate Dante said this week the 28-year-old returned from holiday "with some extra weight".