It is very likely that the amount of generated players has been decreased. On some days, it seems that there are no 5-star 'nordgens' at all, and on some days, there are only a few. On other days, there are more, but still the list is limited. In some way it is good, but in some another way, it is bad. It is more difficult to find the right 'nordgens' these days, and more difficult to buy them because the competition has increased due to the scarcity and also due to more people being around looking for them. The good thing is that you might have a better chance in the Cup for the first knocked-out round or so as the other teams, especially the higher level teams won't be able to get players easily. Also, generally, there will be less 5-star and above teams around during the whole season. You will still face teams 1-2 levels above you in the next season if you have a 5-star (low 6-star team) at the end of the season, but the task will likely be easier as compared to facing teams 3 or more levels above.