Warren Zaïre-Emery
PSG
Outstanding in Super Cup win
Zaire-Emery played the full 90 minutes and was outstanding in Wednesday's Super Cup final 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery made 32 Ligue 1 appearances last season, contributing three goals and four assists across 2,454 minutes, and started the match despite reportedly being listed among several PSG players carrying fitness doubts heading into the final. His performance in the Super Cup, PSG's second straight title in the competition, continues to reinforce his standing as one of the club's most trusted midfield options heading into the new 2026/27 Ligue 1 season.
Back at Campus PSG
Zaire-Emery is back at Campus PSG following the World Cup break, according to the club.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery made 32 Ligue 1 appearances last season, contributing three goals and four assists while also deputizing capably at right back during Achraf Hakimi's absence, and closed out the World Cup playing 90 minutes in the third place match against England as part of a rotated midfield. His return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he continues developing into one of the squad's most versatile options.
Creates two chances in loss
Zaire-Emery recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-4 loss versus England.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery completed the full 90 minutes as France rotated its back line and midfield for the third-place clash, leaving Aurelien Tchouameni and Manu Kone on the bench this time. The Paris Saint-Germain man led his team with 54 accurate passes, but he didn't make a huge impact in terms of goal contributions while playing as part of a holding midfield duo alongside Adrien Rabiot. Up next is a short break before league action resumes on Aug. 23.
Makes World Cup debut
Zaire-Emery recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one interception in Thursday's 2-0 win versus Morocco.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery would enter the field Thursday as he made his World Cup debut, playing for 19 minutes from the bench in place of Manu Kone. He would see a bit of work with his 11 passes completed, an interception and one cross. He will likely be used very lightly moving forward, potentially earning a bit of time later in games, but unlikely to make much of an impact.
Option for season finale
Zaire-Emery (back) has been cleared and is available for Sunday's season finale derby against Paris FC, according to the club.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery had missed two consecutive fixtures with a lower back issue, sitting out the Brest and Lens clashes while undergoing treatment, making his clearance a welcome development heading into the final fixture of PSG's domestic season. The French midfielder's return gives coach Luis Enrique more options in the middle of the park for the Paris FC derby, with the club also keeping one eye on the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30.
Treatment continues
Zaire-Emery is still undergoing treatment for his lower back issue and will not be available for Wednesday's clash against Lens, the club confirmed.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery had already sat out Sunday's fixture against Brest with the same complaint, and the continued care required makes his absence from the midweek clash inevitable. Senny Mayulu is expected to continue covering at right-back with Achraf Hakimi (thigh) also unavailable, as PSG keep their most important players protected ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30.
Back issue rules him out
Zaire-Emery is dealing with lower back pain and will receive treatment over the coming days, ruling him out of Sunday's clash against Brest as a precaution, according to the club.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery had been set to start at right-back in place of the injured Achraf Hakimi (thigh), making his absence a headache for coach Luis Enrique who now needs to find another solution in that position against Brest. Senny Mayulu could get the nod at right-back in his place, with PSG managing their squad carefully ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 rather than risking any of their key players in a low-stakes league fixture.
Scores one goal off bench
Zaire-Emery scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Lorient.
Analysis: Zaire-Emery came off the bench in the second half of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lorient and made an immediate impact, driving into the area and unleashing a powerful shot from the edge of the box that found the net with a slight deflection for his first home league goal since August 2024 to put his side 2-1 ahead, while adding one key pass. Zaire-Emery has now scored three Ligue 1 goals this season across 31 appearances, starting more matches than any other player in his squad and cementing his place as one of the most important midfielders in his team's system.
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