Spent pucks always have "holes'

I'm having issues with my espresso machine. Every espresso puck consistently has "holes". I have a Cimbali machine. I've replaced the holder gaskets, the screens and the shower disc. No matter how "tight" I pack the espresso into my portafilter - this always happens to the puck. Do you know what's causing this?

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