[2020] Is this supposed to be happening?

Some background: I left the game a while ago when GL reqs were announced and now that they are over I am back. I run a DR BSF HK Malak (all zetad, relic 3) and sith empire trooper 6 star g11 for arena and can average in the 30s with refresh (no shard chat)

Since my sith trooper is so low gear he usually is there to tank the opening barrage and always instantly dies from it. The problem im having is that GAS counters before he goes down. My mods arent good, so 90 percent of the time what happens is Drevan does a double swipe and GAS counters twice on Malak. His unique reduces malaks max health so much that Malak just cant survive when GAS steps up for the 1v4.

Before my break I could consistently beat R7 GAS teams because my mods are quite good and I have a very specific turn order. Now I can only fight GAS teams where either fives or GAS isnt R7, and I can barely fit in top 60 anymore. GAS countering before going down is really hurting me and if it is a bug, pls fix this asap CG.

Since the new game mode they've been teasing for so long is going to be delayed, arena is my main area of actually playing this game. This bug is hurting me quite badly and my Drevan doesnt stand much chance.

Tldr: Is GAS countering before he takes a knee a bug?