Midfielder Benjamin Stambouli has returned to the Montpellier starting lineup for their Ligue 1 game against Troyes after overcoming his injury.

Henri Bedimo has also been drafted into the lineup after serving his suspension.

Gaetan Charbonnier starts as the lone striker for Montpellier, a role that Jean Corentin will be deployed in for Troyes.

Montpellier: Jourdren; Hilton, Congre, El Kaoutari, Stambouli; Bedimo, Utaka, Belhanda, Camara, Dabo; Charbonnier

Troyes: Thuram-Ulien; Saunier, Colin, Jarjat, Othon; Darbion, Pereira, Nivet, Ngoyi, Faussurier; Corentin