An Alternative to the Gameplay in Football Manager

[tusharagg87]

I am trying to make a game like Football Manager. I wanted to know that without using actual match engine and gameplay algorithms, how can I simulate matches, results, injuries, red/yellow cards and substitutions in the most real way? These should be based on the manager's selection of players and tactics. But he wont be able to see the match or in game action.


Although I have started writing the gameplay algorithms depending on the attributes and positions, I have realized this will take a huge time. So, wanted to start little early.