Lille have decided upon a forward partnership of Nolan Roux and Ryan Mendes as they welcome Lorient in Ligue 1 this evening.

The strike pair will be supported by a four-man midfield made up of Idrissa Gueye, Jonathan Delaplace, Marco Lopes and Antonio Mavuba.

Tonight's visitors are to feature a similar formation, with Gilles Sunu and Jordan Ayew providing an attacking presence for Lorient.

Captain Bruno Ecuele Manga will run things from the back, while Mathieu Coutadeur and Sadio Diallo are part of a midfield four.

Lille: Enyeama; Corchia, Kjaer, Beria, Basa, Gueye, Delaplace, Lopes, Mavuba, Mendes, Roux

Lorient: Lecomte; Kone, Ecuele Manga, Guerreiro, Gassama, Diallo, Coutadeur, Abdullah, Pele, Ayew, Sunu