Johan Manzambi ruled out of Aston Villa’s UEFA Super Cup final

Swiss attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi, Aston Villa’s record signing, suffered a knee injury while representing Switzerland at the World Cup. The 20‑year‑old will miss the club’s UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint‑Germain on 12 August in Salzburg, as he continues his recovery in Spain under specialist Jurdan Mendiguchia. Club officials expect the injury to keep him out for a few weeks rather than several months, leaving Villa without one of its key creative players for the match.

The injury also adds to Villa’s injury concerns ahead of the game, with captain John McGinn nursing a separate knee issue after a friendly in Thailand. The team will still face PSG in the final, while other squad members remain in various stages of post‑World‑Cup rehabilitation.