Brest predicted XI v Sturm Graz: Abdallah Sima to start, Pierre Lees-Melou remains out

Brest predicted starting lineup for their Europa Conference League clash with Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz will be looking to make it three wins from three in the Europa Conference League group stages when they make the trip to Stade Francis-Le Ble to face Brest on Thursday night. Michel Der Zakarian's side currently sit bottom of Group G with just one point from their opening two matches. They lost 2-0 in their opening match against Partizan before securing a 1-1 draw at home to Basel in their second outing. Sturm Graz, meanwhile, have won both of their opening group matches, including an impressive 1-0 victory over Partizan in Serbia.

Pierre Lees-Melou remains out

Brest will be without the services of midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou for the visit of Sturm Graz. The 25-year-old is still recovering from a thigh injury that he sustained in the draw with Basel.

Abdallah Sima to start

In Lees-Melou's absence, Abdallah Sima is expected to start in midfield for Brest. The 20-year-old has been in impressive form for the French side this season, scoring three goals in his last four appearances.

Predicted Brest lineup

4-2-3-1: Bizot; Duverne, Chardonnet, Dari, Brassier; Magnetti, Agoume; Honorat, Belkebla, Sima; Mounie.