4-4-2 And Its Closest Variations. Why Are They So Strong? -- Some Quick Thoughts

[Adam Marszał]

Great read but one question from me.
I have problems with solid ML or MR (doesn't have 2 of them or 2 high quality). Can I play asymetric formation when one of the wings is replaced with AML or AMR. If yes than do I have to give them blue arrows? Or maybe it's better to put a player not on natural position and give red arrow to go to his primary one?

Of course it doesn't work always but I'm trying to use it or variation (I'm thinking for example about 4-LM CM CM-AMC AMR-ST) of it against 4-3n-2w-1 formation.