LIVE. MHSC-Auxerre: the carnage continues for Montpellier with the loss of Issoufou through injury

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Au stade de la Mosson, Montpellier accueille Auxerre ce dimanche 22 septembre dans le cadre de la 5e journée de Ligue 1, à 17 h.

Montpellier has its back to the wall. Last in the championship, the Héraultais are facing a direct competitor for survival: Auxerre, who since a victory on the first day have suffered three defeats. Against the Burgundians, MHSC must win to get back on track before a difficult schedule in the next three matches (away to Monaco and Reims then hosting Marseille).

Lacking character and creativity since the start of the season, Der Zakarian's players will have to rely on their fans to find the energy to surpass Auxerre.

Despite an infirmary that is still full, Montpellier still have the return of Kouyaté and Omeragic to stabilize the worst defense in Ligue 1 before this 5th day (13 goals conceded in 4 matches). Omeragic takes his place alongside Sagnan in the starting eleven, Kouyaté will be on the bench. Mincarelli also finds a starting spot. Surprises with the starting line-up of Bertaud in goal and Issoufou alongside Adams and Nordin in attack.

A match to follow live with commentary here: