the fact they do the voting in February with a third of the season to go is the problem. Granted the winners have had a consistently good season, but we all know that players form can drop. Think players that are exceptional in November, December and January get the votes as its in the recent mind of performances that stand out to them, as apart from the early part of the season.
Someone could have an exceptional March, April, May that could have a pivotal role in the outcome of the season, with a consistent season before that and not even make it on the list. Thats why it should be done it May, for aN accurate list.
Though it will take brave person to bet against Kante and Ali from getting the respective awards that they are up for tbh.