For Liverpool, this summer transfer window could be a huge one.
After narrowly losing out on both the Premier League and Champions League this term, a strong recruitment drive could be the missing ingredient needed to get Jurgen Klopp’s men over the line next term.
There’s also the uncomfortable prospect of some big name exits too, including attacking talisman Sadio Mane, but what exactly does the rest of the summer have in store for the Reds?
We took to Football Manager 2022 to find out.
The popular video game franchise is renowned for its meticulous detail and authentic approach to the world of, well, football management, and we thought we’d take a look into the future by fast forwarding to the end of the 2022 transfer summer transfer window.
Check out the Reds’ in-game starting XI from the first day of the 2022/23 Premier League season below...
5. LB: Alex Sandro
The first real eyebrow-raiser of this Liverpool side, Sandro is signed from Juventus for just under £20m, and immediately comes into the side ahead of Andy Robertson. | Getty Images
6. CM: Fabinho
The midfielder keeps his place in front of the back four. | Getty Images
7. CM: Jordan Henderson
Still sporting the armband in 22/23, Henderson starts in the centre of the park. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. CM: Curtis Jones
After spending a decent amount of time on the periphery of the first team, Jones looks to be on the brink of a proper breakout campaign in 22/23. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images