4-5-1V counter

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I play 451V and had a hard time with teams playing 4132 ( 4 - MC-AMLRC-2ST).

Against 4-1M-3-2, the key is playing 2 MCs to overrun the 1 MC, along with 3 tight DCs against 2 STs, 2 fullbacks against 2 wingers, and either 1 or 2 DMC against 1 AMC (depending on how strong your 2nd DMC is). Playing 2 DMCs then left with the sole counter-attacking option with 1 AMC as a 3-4-2-1AMC, or with 1 DMC then could be 3-3-2-1-1 (middle) or 3-3-2-2AMC+L/R (via 1 flank) depending on opponent’s weakest defender in DC or fullback.

If your team has only 2 decent DCs, then could try 3 defenders as tight DC/DC/DR(L) pulled back both ML & MR as far back as possible with down-arrow and play 2 DMCs. 3-4-2M-1AMC would be the safest option for a result.

[Grandef]

Against 4-1M-3-2, the key is playing 2 MCs to overrun the 1 MC, along with 3 tight DCs against 2 STs, 2 fullbacks against 2 wingers, and either 1 or 2 DMC against 1 AMC (depending on how strong your 2nd DMC is). Playing 2 DMCs then left with the sole counter-attacking option with 1 AMC as a 3-4-2-1AMC, or with 1 DMC then could be 3-3-2-1-1 (middle) or 3-3-2-2AMC+L/R (via 1 flank) depending on opponent’s weakest defender in DC or fullback.

If your team has only 2 decent DCs, then could try 3 defenders as tight DC/DC/DR(L) pulled back both ML & MR as far back as possible with down-arrow and play 2 DMCs. 3-4-2M-1AMC would be the safest option for a result.

Thanks for your recommendation. I don't have more than 2DC, my solution is just aligne my AMLR to ST position and they play in center instead of wings to exploit the weak midfield of the 4132.