We haven't 'sold off the team'. Forster, Cedric, Fonte, VVD, Bertrand, were our best back 5 last season, and currently all are still here, ( on today's showing I can't see ManUre having continued interest in Jose ), together with almost all of the midfield, and Long, Austin, and J-Rod. What we have lost is defensive cover in the form of Wanyama, ( but I'm not sure if it is possible to find a direct replacement for him ), and the attacking threat of the unpredictable Mane, with the goals of Pelle. However, the window is still open.
The biggest issues seem to be the changes of manager and formation.