If he stays like this, yes it is. Dont forget a red arrow on your dmc. Check passes completed during game, u might have to switch to short passing.
This could also work but may be risky, especially if opponent got better quality in middle(dont forget hes already got +1 mc)use this,
...........st...........st(up)..........
aml..................................amr
...........mc..........mc..............
dl(up)...dc..........dc.......dr(up)
down both flank, attacking mentality, short pass, own half, tackling normal