Do both. your fittings should unscrew easily and then put the whirlpool setup (the 90 angle fitting and then a 45 tube), or use the straight fitting and a 90 tube for drawing from the center.
Most people don’t worry about the break and hops. If you are really concerned with the break you can always transfer a couple of hours after you fill your fermenter. The break material usually separates quite well in that amount of time, but be prepared to lose some volume!