Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs PSG and Latest Team News

On Wednesday evening, Aston Villa will take on Paris Saint-Germain at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, aiming to add the UEFA Super Cup to their Europa League triumph from May. Unai Emery’s team secured a 3–0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final, marking their biggest European achievement since their 1982 European Cup win. Winning the Super Cup would seal an impressive double and strengthen Villa’s reputation among Europe's top clubs.

Unai Emery's Super Cup Record

Emery has lost all three previous times he managed in the Super Cup, including a narrow 5–4 loss to Luis Enrique’s Barcelona during his time with Sevilla. He faces the same opponent and manager again on Wednesday.

Aston Villa Injury Updates and Fitness Concerns

The Villans will be without three confirmed absentees. Amadou Onana is out long-term after an ACL injury at the World Cup. New club-record signing Johan Manzambi misses out due to a knee problem. Leon Bailey also remains sidelined with a muscle issue.

Additional doubts hover over key players who recently returned from deep World Cup runs: goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, defender Ezri Konsa, and forward Ollie Watkins. Midfielder John McGinn is under observation for a knee concern. Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho has a facial injury from pre-season and may miss out, but Boubacar Kamara looks fit after playing a full 90 minutes against Bayern Munich.

Expected Starting Lineup

With Martínez likely absent, Marcel Bizot is set to start in goal. Full-back roles should be covered by Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen, while Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres form the central defense. New signing Joao Gomes, arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer, is predicted to make his competitive debut alongside Kamara in midfield.

Creative duties in attacking midfield are expected to fall to Emiliano Buendía, with Garnacho, if cleared, playing on the left wing. Experienced players will need to keep things solid against a PSG side known for free-scoring performances in Europe.

• Goalkeeper: Bizot
• Defenders: Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen
• Midfielders: Hemmings, Kamara, Gomes, Buendia
• Forwards: Garnacho, Watkins

Match Details and Broadcast Information

The UEFA Super Cup kicks off at 20:00 BST on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Fans in the UK can watch live on TNT Sports. If the game is tied after 90 minutes, it will go directly to penalties without extra time.