The Shield has convinced the higher ups to not invest any more in the squad. We may end up falling short end of the season.

Richard Garlick is already saying that not many players out there improve on our squad.

Yes, since Martinelli could statpad in UCL league phase games no one could possibly improve upon him. Obviously Madueke is the #2 best winger ITW after Saka. Osimhen? Definitely not an improvement on either Havertz or Gyokeres. /s

I think we will fall short this season toward the end when teams have adapted to each other's tactics and fatigue/injuries set in. A trophyless season is not out of the question. If you need to count on Martinelli on the LW, you are not doing much of anything in UCL's KO rounds.