not sure but i think that any formation with long passes, fast strikers and counterattacking strategy can destroy this tactic, even if it would have strong balanced players. but this is only my opinion without any facts.
Hello there, this is my first post on this forum) OK, now I have two proposals about your striker.
1) set run with ball to often
2) through balls and cross ball - rarely. I think this is not ST on the pitch for, his role is get the ball and fire. But this is only my opinion. Sorry for my bad...