We will be in a genuine relegation battle if we don't act way before then and we show no signs of having the spirit to get out of it once we're in.
The whole 'And who do you suggest?' angle is no more valid here than it is when applied to who would be an upgrade on Diaz or Tsimikas or whoever. It isn't my job to know that but don't tell me there isn't one. The underperformance is beyond horrific.
We pretty much every single one of us lost our minds when they told us Zubimendi was the only player in the world who would improve our midfield or Guehi the only centre back. Why is this different?