Overview
- The UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint‑Germain and Aston Villa is scheduled for Wednesday in Salzburg with PSG defending the trophy they won last year.
- PSG coach Luis Enrique said many internationals returned late from the World Cup and that he does not know the current physical condition of several players.
- Paris Saint‑Germain announced a 24‑man squad that includes Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, both linked this summer with potential moves away from the club.
- Aston Villa will travel with multiple absences because Unai Emery gave World Cup players extra rest and others are injured, forcing selection of fringe and younger players.
- Transfer activity continues to affect the fixture with reports valuing Barcola around €170m and PSG pursuing targets such as Zion Suzuki, Mika Godts and Ferran Torres while UEFA’s appointment of referee Omar Artan has drawn separate scrutiny.