Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins, and Emiliano Martinez will be unavailable for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup match against Paris-Saint Germain. Emery explained that he granted the trio an extended four-week break following their involvement in the 2026 World Cup, deeming the additional rest time essential for their recovery after their season concluded on July 19.
The announcement arrives amid ongoing transfer speculation surrounding all three athletes. Reports have linked Konsa to Arsenal and Liverpool, while Juventus remains interested in Martinez and rumors have connected Watkins to a potential move to Turkey. Addressing these absences, Emery noted that while the team would be stronger with them, PSG is managing similar roster challenges. The Villa manager intends to field a squad featuring younger talent, despite acknowledging the French side as the favorites heading into the fixture.
