Yeah I agree with that. I do wonder why they don't address the issue, it's been like that for years.
Another annoying thing I noticed is that you no longer can include your virtual pro in manager mode. Big screw-up by EA. So I'm playing regular career mode with my pro but I control the whole team when I play the matches. A bit boring that you don't get to control anything transfer wise and tactically.
I'm thinking of starting as manager instead. Got pissed when they sold Vidal to Real Madrid and Bendtner and Iaquinta are still in the team, I'm on season 2 now