So I play a possession style normally, and I don’t change that. I slow the pace down, waste time, play for set pieces, drop mentality - I do want to keep the ball because otherwise I’m turning it over to them.
What is your squad concentration, and stamina like?
If you do sit off later on, maybe a change of shape - bring on an extra centre back and go to a 5, might help you to deal with those crosses and get numbers.