How to defeat this 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow diamonds)..!!

[Master Tactician]

3-4-3 down both flanks (attacking formation)
3-1-4-2 down both flanks (neautral)
3-1-4-1-1 mixed/down both flanks (neutral) ! Suggested
4-1-4-1 down both flanks (defensive) ! Suggested
4-1-3-2 mixed (attacking)
3-4-1-2 mixed/down both flanks (neutral/attacking)
3-5-2 down both flanks/mixed (neautral) ! Suggested



All viable. Yes you can use AMC (probably with red arrow). In some cases you HAVE to. Why? Because you take advantage of the extra man/ or you don't allow him to take advantage of the extra defender. eg you have 2 AML/AMR blocked by fullbacks, 2 STs blocked by his 2 DC and his DMC can not help defend freely because he has to man mark AMC. Therefore, if your player escapes his defender its a 3-2 situation favored for you. Also, assuming your fullbacks attack, you may have more favorable situations if you use an AMC since many options are available (short pass to AMC, cross for STs or wingers, etc).

In general:
He uses no wingers, so make him hurt down both flanks.
He uses 2 ST +AMC so you can defend with 3 DC + 1 DMC
If you defend with 4, make sure DL/DR have red arrows (you want to hurt him by focusing both flanks)
If you don't use 2nd ST, try to capitalize on AMC, or even better AMR/AML

Since you don't have MCs, if you feel strong enough, go for 4-2-3-1: put AML, AMR, AMC, 2DMC, 4 backs and make sure you have red DL/DR

But you'll eventually need some MCs so invest in 1 or 2 when you can.