Do you really think there's a big difference in squad quality between 18/19 and 20/21? Is one competitive and the other one average?
BUT it is costing us a lot more money. A more expensive squad really should mean a better squad. Alas.
(Though, if you really want to make it about Marotta, you should look further back. By 18/19 he had a lot less influence.)
Still, the facts remain: the likes of Agnelli, Nedved & Marotta were in charge when this team became very competitve again.
And the moment 1 of those 3 was sent packing, we started deteriorating.
Maybe it's a coincidence. Maybe we'll bounce back next season. Who knows? But in football, the only thing that should matter are the results. And those results are not up for debate or discussion.
