The sole fact that 4-1-4-1 counters diamond is idiotic. In the end it differs not much from 4-4-2 which is countered by diamond itself. Let alone that a single striker vs 4 men should be riddiccoulous. another sample is that the counter to 4-5-1 is 3-5-2. Basically makes no sense as you play with one less defender. And an extra st just how can overcome a 4-back plainly? To me is senseless. Like playing with 4-3-2-1 wide vs a 3 dc defense and not having your wings do a sigle action. To me: crap.