PSG vs. Aston Villa: Akliouche Starts in European Super Cup Debut

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has selected a strong squad for the European Super Cup clash against Aston Villa in Salzburg, balancing the return of World Cup players with a competitive starting lineup. The team features regular key players such as Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, and Vitinha.

Notably, Maghnes Akliouche, a summer signing from Monaco, is set to make his debut for the European champions. His inclusion suggests a potential shift in attacking strategy, with questions arising about whether he or Désiré Doué will operate as a false nine. Ousmane Dembélé is listed as a substitute.

The starting eleven shows two changes from the usual lineup, with Warren Zaïre-Emery preferred over Fabián Ruiz in midfield. PSG's lineup is Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery; Akliouche, Doué, Kvaratskhelia.

Aston Villa also faces challenges with absences, including their goalkeeper Marco Bizot starting in place of Dibu Martinez. The Villans' forward line will feature Madjo and Buendia, with former Marseille player Boubacar Kamara anchoring the midfield. Their lineup includes Bizot; Cash, Lindelöf, Torres, Maatsen; McGinn, Gomes, Kamara, Hemmings; Buendia, Madjo.