for myself against the 4-4-2 formation i either go 4-1-4-1 or 4-5-1v which is best as its so versatile with a couple of arrows .for your game id go 4-5-1 defensive with long and counter on,flanks,low pressure blue arrow on Dmc red on your wingers AML/AMR like i have my team set up below,i hope this helps


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