Press review: PSG/Aston Villa, Kvaratskhelia, Suzuki and the women's team | OneFootball

This Wednesday, August 12, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused on Paris Saint-Germain’s side on the European Super Cup, to be played tonight at 9 p.m. in Salzburg against Aston Villa. There is also attention on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (25-year-old forward) and the likely arrival of Zion Suzuki (23-year-old Parma and Japan goalkeeper), with a loan move to Juventus Turin expected right after. Not to mention the Women’s Champions League qualifying round draw, with Eintracht Frankfurt as PSG’s opponent.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

The 2026-2027 season begins today for PSG and Aston Villa, with a trophy already at stake. It is not the most important one of the year, except that it still counts toward the honors list and the players are always aiming for victory. So we should see fairly competitive teams fighting for a win.

However, everyone also knows that no one is at their best yet, either collectively or individually. There will also be some squad management on both sides. It is a match that serves as a stepping stone for what comes next, helping both teams build momentum. It is certainly more interesting than a standard friendly. Let’s hope to see Parisians who are relatively ready. Their determination was highlighted in the press conference and in the media; now they have to show it. In particular, much is expected of Kvaratskhelia, one of the few key players who was able to complete the entire preparation. He knows how to make the difference in big moments, and tonight is a great opportunity.

As for Suzuki, the rumors continue and the transfer still seems plausible, possibly followed immediately by a loan move, except that there is still nothing concrete. So we remain cautious, especially regarding the Japanese international’s place in the Parisian project in the short term.

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