Former England striker Fran Kirby says the departure of Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic on the eve of the season left her feeling "stressed" and "disappointed". Brighton lost their season opener to Arsenal and went winless through their first four league matches under new head coach Pablo Ruiz before securing a 5-1 win over promoted Charlton. Kirby acknowledged the difficulty of adapting to a new manager's style so close to the season start, saying "Getting the manager in so late and trying to adapt to his style of play.
It's difficult when it comes so close to the start of the season." She emphasized the team's focus on improving their approach, noting a shift from overplaying to harming the opposition quicker. Brighton now faces champions Manchester City, who have won all five WSL matches this season, in a live BBC Two fixture. Kirby praised the quality of the City side while expressing confidence in her team's ability to compete.
Ruiz, who previously led Real Sociedad to Champions League qualification, expressed hope for greater consistency and clarity in Brighton's play moving forward.
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