What is the best counter formation against this formation

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so you lost against 4-5-1 V. (motivated)

actually, motivated 4-5-1 V can beat normal 4-5-1 V.

your opponent using motivated 4-5-1 V, while your 1st half formation is normal 4-5-1 V

your 1st and 2nd half formation totally wrong. that's the reason why you lost even to the weaker 4-5-1 V (motivated)

here is the tips:
you don't need DMC when against 4-5-1 V.
and try to avoid using AMC too.
you need to make your midfield stronger to beat it by using 3-MC

you can beat 4-5-1 V either by using two option below
i) 4-3N-3 (mixed pass, Through the middle, high press)
ii) 4-3N-2W-1 (short pass, both flank, high press)

all the best