Unai Emery has_confirmed that Aston Villa will be without key trio Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez for the UEFA Super Cup against PSG, citing a need to give them a longer break after the World Cup. The manager said the players, who papill finished the season on July 19, were given four weeks of rest instead of the usual three, a decision he believes is "completely necessary" for their recovery.

Although the trio have been linked with moves away—Konsa to Arsenal or Liverpool, Martinez to Juventus, Watkins to Turkey—Emery emphasized that they are still under contract and that the break will help them return refreshed. He added that if the players were available, the squad would have more options, but he also noted that PSG would be in a similar situation bwe the "favourites" of European football.

The club will therefore rely on other squad members and some young players, similar.fill in the same scenario, in preparation for the high‑profile match. The decision underscores the manager's focus on player welfare over short‑term gains.