How Aston Villa's intriguing £367m side could look in 3 years’ time - according to Football Manager
Say goodbye to your social life, Football Manager is back…
The infamously addictive game returned on November 8th with it’s 2022 edition, taking an even deeper dive into the world of football management, adding a shiny new data hub and an improved match engine to its already extensive take on life in the dugout.
For a bit of fun, we've fired up the newly released productivity-devastator, and sent the game three years into the future to see how Aston Villa line up on the first day of the 2024/25 season.
Take a look at how the game predicts Villa’s matchday squad will look as they prepare for a season opener against Watford:
1. GK: Emiliano Martinez
The Argentine is still the main man between the sticks at Villa Park. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Photo: Alex Pantling
2. RB: Alejandro Pozo
Signed in the summer of 22, the Spaniard has been doing an admirable job of keeping Matty Cash out of the side. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Photo: Fran Santiago
3. DCR: Ezri Konsa
With more than 150 appearances to his name, Konsa has established himself as a proper stalwart for Villa. Still no England cap though... (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
4. DCL: Bartol Franjic
Snapped up from Dinamo Zagreb for just £6.5 million, the Croatian international looks to have been a real bargain for the Villans. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)
Photo: Jurij Kodrun