Aston Villa face tough test in Uefa Super Cup against PSG

Aston Villa are set to face a tough test in the Uefa Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, with PSG boss Luis Enrique warning of a low-quality game.

The match will be a test of Villa's mettle as they look to build on their Europa League success. Villa ended a 30-year wait for major silverware last season by beating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final.

However, Enrique has warned that the season curtain-raiser is unlikely to produce a game of the highest quality. "The internationals have only just come back," Enrique told reporters on Tuesday. "Some of our players have barely trained but the ones who have will play tomorrow."

Villa arrive in Austria with a squad significantly different from the one that delivered their European triumph. Youri Tielemans has joined Manchester United and Morgan Rogers has moved to Chelsea, while Jadon Sancho and Douglas Luiz have also departed. Lucas Digne has joined PSG.

Injuries have added to Emery's problems, with Amadou Onana and new signing Johan Manzambi unavailable. England defender Ezri Konsa, striker Ollie Watkins and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez are also absent after their involvement at the World Cup.

PSG must also defend the French Super Cup against Lens on Sunday, but Enrique insists his priority is ensuring his players are in peak condition when the campaign reaches its decisive stages. "We want to be in the best condition at the end of the season, rather than at the start of the season," he said.

The French champions have also been drawn into controversy surrounding the wider football world, but Enrique declined to comment on the latest dispute involving Fifa and Uefa. "I focus on my team, my players, the transfer window," he said. "That is for politicians. I am not a politician."

Villa, meanwhile, are looking to build on their Europa League success. "We want to build our own mentality," Emery said. "We want more. We are not stopping here."

The match will be a test of Villa's mettle as they look to build on their Europa League success. With a squad significantly different from the one that delivered their European triumph, Villa will be looking to prove themselves against a strong PSG side.

What happened?

Aston Villa face a tough test in the Uefa Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, with PSG boss Luis Enrique warning of a low-quality game.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

The match will be a test of Villa's mettle as they look to build on their Europa League success. Villa ended a 30-year wait for major silverware last season by beating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final.

What comes next?

Villa will be looking to prove themselves against a strong PSG side, with a squad significantly different from the one that delivered their European triumph. The match will be a test of Villa's mettle as they look to build on their Europa League success.

Aston Villa are currently 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games. They have scored 56 goals and conceded 49, with a goal difference of +7. They are 20 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Manchester City on May 24. They are on a 4-game winning run, with a recent form of WWWWD. They face Hull City away on September 5. Amadou Onana and John McGinn are currently sidelined.