4-4-2 classic overpowered?

[Deghinsea]

I was not talking V-style .. just 4-5-1 flat, with some blue and red arrow motivation. It works perfectly

Well, I wouldn't say "perfectly"..... As you suggested I used reds on ml/mr/dl/dr and blue on mcs. defensive down flanks short passing with counter attacks.
At 0-3 I switched to 3W-3N-2(aml/amr)-2 with normal mentality mixed passes mixed focus no counter.