PSG predicted XI v Aston Villa: Maghnes Akliouche to debut in UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain prepare to face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup tonight, seeking to defend their title. The preseason for Les Parisiens concluded last Wednesday with a 3-0 loss to RC Mallorca followed by a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Luis Enrique is expected to field a near full-strength team, with João Neves and Fabián Ruiz likely on the bench.

Senny Mayulu and Warren Zaïre-Emery could earn their first starts in midfield, alongside Vitinha. Right winger Maghnes Akliouche, who joined from AS Monaco, is set to make his UEFA Super Cup debut. Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola, both linked with Liverpool FC, will sit out. The predicted lineup includes Matvey Safonov, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, and Achraf Hakimi in defense; Senny Mayulu, Vitinha, and Warren Zaïre-Emery in midfield; and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, and Maghnes Akliouche up front.