3 def. w -1dmc- 2mc-aml-amr-st, from the flanks,mix or long passes, defense/counter
1 extra player you can use him as 2nd DC, 2nd DMC, 2nd ST or 3rd MC depending from what result you want and what player you have in a good form.
This is also for 4-3-3.

4-4-2 has no clean counter.
if you have good wingers, try 4-5-1V
If you 're playing good with 4-4-2 ND, play that way.