Team News: Kevin Berigaud and Lucas Barrios lead Montpellier HSC line against Lorient

Montpellier HSC have decided to start with both Kevin Berigaud and Lucas Barrios in attack as they take on Lorient in Ligue 1 this evening.

The hosts are to feature a 4-4-2 formation, with Anthony Mounier, Jonas Martin, Morgan Sanson and Jamel Saihi operating from midfield.

This evening's visitors have opted for a slightly more attacking formation, which will see Jordan Ayew, Gilles Sunu and Benjamin Jeannot all starting in attack.

Lorient's frontmen are to be supported by a cast of three midfielders consisting of Lamine Gassama, Mathieu Coutadeur and Raffidine Abdullah, while captain Wesley Lautoa will lead from the back.

Montpellier HSC: Jourdren; Hilton, Tienes, El Kaoutari, Deplagne, Mounier, Martin, Sanson, Saihi, Berigaud, Barrios

Lorient: Lecomte; Kone, Le Goff, Guerreiro, Lautoa, Gassama, Coutadeur, Abdullah, Ayew, Sunu, Jeannot