4-5-1 Vstyle is already a perfect counter for this formation. Play down both flanks passing to win.
They have 2 STs and 1 AMC, which means a lot of attacking power, we should play with 1 dmc and 4 defenders.
Their wings are open (no wingers), this is perfect condition for AmL, AMR to do their jobs.
This formation is somehow alike the 4-3-3 narrow (like barcenola), and i always use 4-5-1 vstyle to win against this.
I'd done that, 0-0 at home. It was my formation in previous match against a weak side in league which I won by 3-1 only. The problem with 4-5-1V is you can't score a lot, but the back is unbreakable (yet to lose, but a lot of draws)
AH AH — manager of Atlético Kolkata. Named in honour of my hometown club, Atlético de Kolkata, which won the inaugural edition of Indian Super League in 2014.