Aston Villa Predicted Lineup and Team News Ahead of UEFA Super Cup Clash with PSG
On Wednesday evening, Aston Villa will meet PSG at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg for the UEFA Super Cup. This match offers Aston Villa a chance to add another European trophy to their cabinet after winning the Europa League final against Freiburg in May with a 3-0 victory, marking their most significant European triumph since the 1982 European Cup win.
Victory in this fixture would seal a notable double for Unai Emery's side and establish their status among Europe's top clubs.
Emery's Super Cup Record and Familiar Opponent
The manager has faced defeat in all three of his previous Super Cup appearances, including a 5-4 loss to Luis Enrique's Barcelona during his time at Sevilla. He now faces the same opponent and coach once again.
Team Updates for Aston Villa
Villa will be without three players due to injuries: Amadou Onana is sidelined with an ACL injury sustained during the World Cup, Johan Manzambi—the club’s record signing this summer—misses out due to a knee injury, and Leon Bailey remains out with muscular problems.
Additional fitness doubts surround goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, defender Ezri Konsa, and forward Ollie Watkins, who are just returning from deep runs in the World Cup. Midfielder John McGinn is also being carefully monitored due to a knee issue.
Alejandro Garnacho has a facial injury from pre-season, casting uncertainty over his availability, but Boubacar Kamara impressed by completing a full match against Bayern Munich in pre-season, suggesting readiness.
Likely Starting Eleven
With Martínez probably unavailable, Marcel Bizot is expected to start in goal. Full-back roles should be filled by Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen, while Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres form the central defense pairing.
In midfield, newcomer Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers could make his competitive debut alongside Kamara. Creativity will come from Emiliano Buendía in attacking midfield, with Garnacho on the left if he recovers in time. Watkins is likely to partner up front.
The experienced members of Villa’s squad will have to keep things tight against a free-scoring PSG side.
Predicted Aston Villa Lineup (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Marcel Bizot
- Right Back: Matty Cash
- Center Back: Victor Lindelof
- Center Back: Pau Torres
- Left Back: Ian Maatsen
- Midfield: Jacob Hemmings
- Midfield: Boubacar Kamara
- Midfield: Joao Gomes
- Attacking Midfield: Emiliano Buendía
- Forward: Alejandro Garnacho
- Forward: Ollie Watkins
Match Details
The UEFA Super Cup kicks off at 20:00 BST on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK. Should the scores remain tied after 90 minutes, the winner will be decided by penalties without extra time.
