Is 4-1-2-1-2 Overused in TE?

[Morgan O'Bree]

You're supposed to play 4-4-2 with short passing, down both flanks, normal mentality, no counter, no offside trap.

I underlined the important ones. Normal mentality is recommended because 4-4-2 is a balanced formation

I do think that's fo basic 4-4-2. With Narrow Diamond you can go through the center (since tou use 2 mc and one amc) and cover the sides motivating the defender wings. I sometimes unmotivate my dmc too in case i face 3 STs. And i play that offensive usually.