Aston Villa Predicted Lineup and Team News Ahead of UEFA Super Cup Clash with PSG
Aston Villa will take on PSG at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg this Wednesday evening, competing for the UEFA Super Cup. This match offers Villa a chance to add to the European silverware they secured by winning the Europa League in Istanbul last May.
Under Unai Emery’s management, Aston Villa triumphed 3–0 against Freiburg in the Europa League final, marking their most significant European victory since their 1982 European Cup success. A Super Cup win would complete an impressive double and reinforce Villa’s place among Europe’s top clubs.
Emery has yet to win a Super Cup as a manager, having lost all three prior attempts, including a 5–4 defeat against Luis Enrique’s Barcelona while managing Sevilla. Interestingly, he faces the same opponent, manager, and trophy this time around.
Aston Villa Injury and Availability Updates
Three players are confirmed out for the fixture. Amadou Onana is sidelined with an ACL injury sustained during the World Cup and will be absent for a long period. Johan Manzambi, Villa’s record signing this summer, is unavailable due to a knee injury. Leon Bailey is also missing because of a muscular issue.
Other fitness concerns hover over key players. Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins are doubts after recent deep runs in the World Cup with Argentina and England. John McGinn is being assessed following a knee problem. Alejandro Garnacho’s participation remains uncertain after a facial injury in a pre-season game against BG Pathum United. On a positive note, Boubacar Kamara looks fit after completing 90 minutes against Bayern Munich in pre-season.
Expected Starting XI
With Martínez likely unavailable, Marcel Bizot is set to start in goal. The full-back positions should be filled by Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen. Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres are expected to form the central defensive pair. In midfield, new signing Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers may make his competitive debut alongside Kamara. Emiliano Buendía will offer creativity in the attacking midfield role, while Garnacho, if cleared, could operate on the left wing. Watkins rounds out the attack, partnering up front.
- Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-2): Bizot; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Hemmings, Kamara, Gomes, Buendia; Garnacho, Watkins
Match Details and Viewing Information
The UEFA Super Cup match kicks off at 20:00 BST on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. It will air live on TNT Sports in the UK. If the teams remain tied after 90 minutes, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout with no extra time played.
