What we can't do is lump it towards the middle - VDV will make our forwards look like children if we do that.
Best bet would be to start really conservative, force them out through their high-energy period, then look for something after 35 minutes or so. Pool also struggle against deep-lying defenses. And our back 4, if fit, should be decent at preventing much happening.
The challenge is that our midfield and forwards are too sloppy, and that's what Pool absolutely love. We'll gift possession, and that'll be that.
Mourinho-ball is the best bet against em, use the channels behind the fullbacks and hope James/Rashford can run real quick and do something.