Montpellier duo Anthony Mounier and Henri Bedimo have recovered from their respective injuries and will start against Rennes in Ligue 1 this evening.

Forward John Utaka too has made his recovery for the defending French champions, but he will start the game on the bench.

Meanwhile, hosts Rennes will be without Yann M'Vila and Chris Mavinga, the duo having been suspended by the club for disciplinary reasons this week.

Rennes: Costil, Catherine, Apam, Biyik, Jebbour, Pitroipa, Makoun, Alessandrini, Danze, Feret, Erding

Montpellier: Pionnier, Hilton, Bedimo, Congre, Jeunechamp, Mounier, Camara, Stambouli, Saihi, Charbonnier, Belhanda