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 Clarets on the opening day of the 2020/21 season.
5. CB: Ben Mee
The Clarets also fought off a fair amount of interest in Mee, but managed to keep their rock-solid defensive duo intact. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker
6. LB: Ezequiel Schelotto
A rather left-field signing, here, as Burnley bring in the Italian from Brighton on the cheap. He usually plays on the right, which could prove problematic if he can't adapt.. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. RW: Johann Berg Gudmundsson
Now worth a meaty £20m, the Icelandic ace breaks into the starting XI, and will be eager to impress in his fifth season at the club. (Photo credit: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
8. CM: Andrija Balic
It's a new signing in midfield, as the Clarets start with their new Croatian midfielder. He's a long-shot specialist, and rates a rather terrifying 19/20 for aggression. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini