Low block will never be a part of Dario’s coaching vocabulary. Brighton does not use this strategy, which is used regularly by clubs outside of the top four Women’s Super League teams to compete with tougher opponents. Brighton strictly press.Vidosic’s philosophy is evident in the club’s AMEX training facilities, which are state-of-the art. Brighton lives and breathes the principles of press. That is, to do everything in a coordinated and purposeful manner.
The building’s design is purposeful. Even the flow from the chill out area, complete with pool table, to the gym overlooking the immaculate training fields was deliberate. It is logically arranged, with the vision clearly spelled out on the wall. “To become a top-four club in the WSL”.
The ultimate test for that ambition will take place this Sunday when Brighton hosts the defending champions Chelsea live on Sky Sports. Vidosic has a mantra: “I will play anyone, anywhere and at any time.” This is due to his belief in Brighton’s culture of competition since he arrived 18 months ago.
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Vidosic’s Brighton has scored more goals (four) against Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea than any team during that period. The plan begins with being aggressive and forward-footed, and then the rest is built on “feeling the moments”.
In his office, surrounded from wall to wall by tactical boards, it is impossible to miss the work that goes into every master plan.
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Brighton’s 4-1 victory over Leicester City
Vidosic, however, does not enjoy rigid structure. “You must be observant and adaptable,” says Vidosic. “The standards are what guide me but I don’t plan too far in advance.” I don’t plan my pre-match talks, but rather go with a gut feeling. I know exactly what I will say at halftime and before matches, but I don’t know how I will do it.
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