How a bold £50m new-look Hull City could line up in 2020/21

How a bold £50m new-look Hull City could line up in 2020/21 - according to Football Manager

While it's been a real treat having the Bundesliga back to watch at the weekend, it's still not quite enough to fill the gaping void left by the lack of Championship football, and whether Hull City will conclude their current campaign is still an issue fraught with uncertainty.

By Richie Boon

Published 25th May 2020, 13:30 BST

Updated 25th May 2020, 13:50 BST

For a bit of fun in the meantime, we fired up the latest edition of Football Manager, and simulated the game into the future. We had a look at the starting XI, key subs and manager it predicts will be on show for the Tigers on the opening day of the 2020/21 season.

1. New season, same division

Football Manager predicts the Tigers will just hang on to their second tier status, and spend the summer crafting a major squad overhaul. They open the 2020/21 season away to Bristol City. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) Photo: Nigel Roddis

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2. GK: Ben Foster

A mere £230k is enough to land the ex-England international from Watford. He may be in his twilight years, but the super stopper should excel again in the Championship. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote

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3. RB: Javi Manquillo

Oh, a fine bit of business here. The ex-Liverpool right-back, worth a tasty £9m, arrives on loan from newly-monied Newcastle United, and goes straight into the first team. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) Photo: Mark Runnacles

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4. CB: Reece Burke

Burke keeps his spot in the starting line-up, and looks set for a solid season after a lovely run of form in pre-season. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images) Photo: Ashley Allen

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