This is how Barnsley's intriguing £55m side could look in the 2020/21 campaign - according to Football Manager

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

For a bit of fun, 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 Barnsley on the opening day of the 2020/21 season.

1. A sensational escape, a new beginning

Football Manager predicts Barnsley will pull off the most unlikely of comebacks, and avoid relegation by a whisker. They open the 2020/21 campaign at home to Millwall. Here's how they line up. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: George Wood

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2. GK: Bradley Collins

The former Chelsea prospect is the between the sticks on the opening day of the new campaign. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Jordan Mansfield

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3. RB: Jordan Williams

Barnsley fend off a number of offers from top tier sides for the exciting young defender, and he starts against Millwall. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Jordan Mansfield

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4. CB: Aapo Halme

Halme keeps his starting spot, and will look to continue his development after a promising first season at Oakwell. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: George Wood

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