Emanuel Herrera has been drafted into the Montpellier starting lineup for their Ligue 1 clash against Bastia away from home this evening.

The 26-year-old forward, who was an unused substitute in each of the defending French champions' last three league matches, will have John Utaka alongside him in attack.

Bastia will have Anthony Modeste as their lone striker, with Jerome Rothen on the bench.

Bastia: Landreau; Marchal, Palmieri, Harek, Cioni; Khazri, Beauvue, Thauvin, Cahuzac, Yatabare; Modeste

Montpellier: Pionnier; Bedimo, Congre, El Kaoutari, Mezague; Estrada, Camara, Cabella, Stambouli; Utaka, Herrera