Nantes coach Serge Le Dizet has urged his side to finish their Ligue 1 season on a high despite having nothing to play for in Lens on Saturday.

Les Canaris have already secured their survival while Lens will be looking to snatch an improbable place in the UEFA Cup.

But the hosts' fate will depend on Marseille, who travel to Bordeaux, and Rennes, who face Lille. Lens need Marseille to lose and Rennes to do no better than a draw to stand a chance.

Le Dizet has no intention of making it easy for Lens at the Stade Felix-Bollaert.

"We must be honest and play our last match well," he said. "We know it will be a difficult encounter against a tough side.

"We have to finish off the season well and take points. It would be good to end the campaign on a positive note."

Lens midfielder Alou Diarra knows his side's European chances are all but over.

"There is a little pressure, but considering that we were unable to win over Le Mans last week, our fate is not in our hands anymore," he said.

"Even if we win, we will have to rely on a faux pas from Rennes and Marseille and it is not easy to be in such a situation.

"Now the aim is to please our fans at Bollaert and win."

Francis Gillot, who was this week confirmed as head coach ahead of next season, will be without suspended striker Daniel Cousin, Ligue 1's third top scorer this season.

Gillot will, however, welcome back Olivier Thomert, who has shaken off his thigh injury.

For Nantes, goalkeeper Mickael Landreau will play his last game before joining Paris St Germain next season.

Le Dizet has three absentees, including defender Franck Signorino (hip and calf), midfielder Julio Rossi (groin) and striker Habib Bamogo (illness).

Mamadou Diallo is rated doubtful with a thigh problem.