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Aston Villa vs PSG: Predicted Lineup and Team Updates for UEFA Super Cup Clash

Aston Villa are set to face PSG at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on Wednesday evening, competing in the UEFA Super Cup. This match offers Villa a chance to add European silverware to their Europa League trophy won in Istanbul last May.

Under Unai Emery, Villa secured a 3–0 victory against Freiburg in the Europa League final, marking their most significant European achievement since lifting the European Cup in 1982. A win in this Super Cup would complete an impressive double and reinforce Villa’s place among Europe’s top clubs.

Emery has lost all three of his previous Super Cup finals as a manager, including a 5–4 defeat to Luis Enrique’s Barcelona while managing Sevilla. On Wednesday, he will face the same opponent, the same manager, and compete for the same trophy once again.

Current Squad Status

Three players are definitely out. Amadou Onana is sidelined with an ACL injury sustained during the World Cup, meaning a long recovery period. Johan Manzambi, Villa’s record signing this summer, is also ruled out due to a knee injury. Leon Bailey is absent because of a muscular issue.

Several others have fitness doubts. Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins recently returned from deep World Cup runs with Argentina and England, making their availability uncertain. John McGinn is being assessed after experiencing a knee problem.

"We’ve still got the same hunger and desire to go and achieve more." – Captain Alejandro Garnacho ahead of the Super Cup

Garnacho himself suffered a facial injury in a pre-season game against BG Pathum United, so his participation remains unclear. On a positive note, Boubacar Kamara showed good fitness by playing the full 90 minutes against Bayern Munich in pre-season.

Predicted Starting XI for Aston Villa (4-4-2)

  • Goalkeeper: Marcel Bizot (likely starting if Martínez is absent)
  • Defenders: Matty Cash (right-back), Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres (center-backs), Ian Maatsen (left-back)
  • Midfielders: Jacob Hemmings, Boubacar Kamara, Joao Gomes (new signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers), Emiliano Buendía
  • Forwards: Alejandro Garnacho (if fit) and Ollie Watkins

Experienced players will be crucial for Villa to hold firm against a PSG team known for scoring freely in European matches.

Match Details

  • Date and Time: Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 20:00 BST
  • Venue: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg
  • Broadcast: Live on TNT Sports in the UK
  • Format: If the score is tied after 90 minutes, the match goes straight to penalties with no extra time

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