Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Emery's Villa face PSG in Super Cup without key stars
Aston Villa take on PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, but three key players are missing after World Cup exploits.
Aston Villa
team
Competition
UEFA Super Cup
Venue
Salzburg Stadium, Austria
Missing
Martinez, Konsa, Watkins
What happened. Aston Villa face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, but Emiliano Martinez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins are not ready to feature after their World Cup exploits.
- Villa lost Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117m and Tielemans to Man United for £35m.
- New signings Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes add sparkle to midfield.
- Alejandro Garnacho joined from Chelsea, receiving mixed reactions.
“We don’t have their power… yet. The Premier League is the best league in the world.”
— Unai Emery
Villa aim to compete with top clubs as they extend Villa Park to 50,000 capacity.
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