Giovanni Sio has recovered from his illness to start for Sochaux against Brest away from home in Ligue 1.

The 24-year-old will have Slovan Privat alongside him in attack for the visitors this evening.

However, Sochaux defender Carlao is out with a leg injury and goalkeeper Pierrick Cros has also been left out of the squad with a knee problem.

Brest: Thebaux; Makonda, Traore, Coulibaly, Kantari; Raspentino, Lesoimier, Chafni, Sissoko, Licka; Ayite

Sochaux: Pouplin; Corchia, Kante, Roussillon, Peybernes; Dias, Lopy, Nogueira, Bakambu; Privat, Sio