Dimitar Berbatov starts alongside Anthony Martial for Monaco as they host Bastia in the Coupe de la Ligue semi-final this evening.

Joao Moutinho and Jeremy Toulalan are named in midfield, while Bernardo Silva also retains his place for Leonardo Jardim's men.

Monaco head into the game on the back of Sunday's goalless draw with Ligue 1 leaders Lyon.

Meanwhile, Giovanni Sio makes his Bastia debut following his signing from Basel on transfer deadline day.

Monaco: Stekelenburg; Fabinho, Carvalho, Wallace, Elderson; Moutinho, Silva, Toulalan; Berbatov, Germain, Martial

Bastia: Areola; D.Diakite, Squillaci, Modesto, Marange; Cahuzac, Gillet, Danic; Boudebouz, Palmieri, Sio.

Written by
Paul Gorst