If there have been problems recruiting players of the required standard it would be helpful if there was some communication from the club to explain this to fans. The excitement generated in fans by rumours of potential quality signings is part of sport.
Is the pool of players of sufficient ability to be competitive even smaller than it was in 2017?
If recruitment of players of sufficient quality has been a genuine problem, and this is in some way COVID related, then it would be fair to cancel relegation this season.