Try playing with a higher line. When this patch came out I was advised to ditch "Hassle Opponents" and instead to use a higher defensive line, which also instructs my defenders to engage with wingers sooner. It's a work-around, but it's worked decently for me so far. I was also advised to use...
Did you try having your AF run into channels? He might not be getting the ball because, between the two AMCs and BBM, he's being crowded out; if he looks for passes from the WBs in the channels, though, he might be able to participate more.
That's just a theory, though, not sure if it'd work.
I'm not doubting your results, logic, or the correctness of the advice, but it's not often that one sees a guide recommending signing Peter Odemwingie over Eden Hazard. ;)