Aston Villa take on Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg this evening, with kick-off at 8pm. Unai Emery's side qualified by winning the Europa League, beating SC Freiburg in the final, while PSG secured their place by defeating Arsenal on penalties to lift the Champions League.
Team News and Key Absences
Villa are without several key players for the clash, including Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa, and Emi Martínez. Additionally, Johan Manzambi, who was expected to replace Morgan Rogers, is also injured. These absences could significantly impact Villa's lineup and tactics against a strong PSG side.
PSG, managed by Luis Enrique, have a full squad to select from, although many of their star players have only recently returned to pre-season training. This could affect their match fitness and sharpness, but they still pose a huge test for Villa.
Upcoming Fixtures and Live Coverage
Following tonight's Super Cup encounter, Villa will travel to Germany to face Borussia Mönchengladbach in their final pre-season friendly of the summer. This match will be crucial for Emery to fine-tune his squad ahead of the new season.
Stay tuned to our blog for live updates and goal alerts as Villa aim to add more silverware to their cabinet this evening. The match promises to be an exciting contest between two top European sides.
