Team news for PSG Super Cup clash
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11 August 26
Aston Villa will be without Emi Martínez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain.
The trio progressed to the latter stages of the World Cup three-four weeks ago and remain unavailable for selection for the encounter at Stadion Salzburg.
Manager Unai Emery provided an update on the trio at the club’s pre-match media conference on Tuesday evening, where he was speaking alongside captain John McGinn and Victor Lindelöf.
“They are not here – Konsa, Watkins and Martínez because they finished their season on 19th July and I gave them four weeks to rest, it’s completely necessary,” said Emery.
“They are not here tomorrow.
“Of course, if they were here, maybe we could have more chances.
“But, at the same time, I think PSG are going to be in the same situation like us.
“But tomorrow we are preparing this game with the players we started, even some young players, four weeks ago.
“And tomorrow I expect to compete and try to face them with our capacity and our possibilities as well to beat them.
“Of course, they are favourites.”
Watch the full pre-match press conference with Unai Emery, John McGinn and Victor Lindelöf now, via VillaTV, by clicking below…
