PSG name squad for UEFA Super Cup clash vs Aston Villa
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The French club will be looking to clinch their second consecutive Super Cup.
In the lead-up to Paris Saint-Germain’s encounter against English team Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday night, Spanish coach Luis Enrique has revealed the team’s official roster.
Paris Saint-Germain hopes to begin the new season by winning a continental championship and building on the team’s historic performance from the previous campaign.
Many players have returned to the squad who had extra days to rest after the World Cup, as Enrique has named a full-strength travelling squad to face Aston Villa.
Ousmane Dembré, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Lucas Hernandez, Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi, and world champion Fabian Ruiz are among the players in the group. They are all listed in the travelling team of Luis Enrique.
France internationals Maghnes Akliouche and Lucas Digne, who joined last week, are among the new recruits. Youngsters Dro Fernandez, Quentin Ndjantou, and Ibrahim Mbaye additionally make the cut.
PSG struggled in the preseason without their senior players, drawing 1-1 with Manchester United and losing 0-3 to Mallorca.
They will defend the title they claimed against Tottenham last year, drawing 2-2 and then winning 4-3 on penalties, in an attempt to regain their form.
PSG travelling squad for UEFA Super Cup match against Aston Villa
Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier, Matvei Safonov, Alessandro Longoni.
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi, Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, William Pacho.
Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Zaire Emery, Senny Mayulu, Dro Fernandez, Lucas Beraldo.
Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Maghnes Akliouche, Désiré Doué, Quentin N’Djantaou, Ibrahim Mbaye.
Is Ousmane Dembele included in the squad?
Yes, he is named in the travelling squad.
When will the game take place?
It will kick off on 13th August at 12:30 am IST.
Where will the game take place?
Red Bull Arena Salzburg in Austria.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.