Brighton & Hove Albion return to Barclays Women’s Super League action this weekend as the Seagulls prepare to host Manchester United at American Express Stadium. Brighton manager Dario Vidošić spoke to the media ahead of his side’s meeting with an undefeated Manchester United outfit.
The Seagulls will return to the AMEX for the first time in the new season, something that Vidošić spoke on with great levels of excitement. He said, “I’ve been fortunate enough to go and watch a couple of the men’s games, take in the atmosphere and it’s been an awesome experience. It was always a stadium that I wanted to go to, so to finally experience that was unreal.”
Vidošić elaborated, “We now have that opportunity as well and it looks like it’s going to be a really good atmosphere. Ticket sales are going well and I’d encourage everyone to come out and help us because we have an opportunity to go top of the table with a win.”
Brighton ‘ready’ for the return of Terland says Vidošić
Elisabeth Terland will return to her forming stomping ground this weekend, but this time in Manchester United colours. The Norwiegan forward had a stellar outing last weekend against Tottenham, scoring twice in quick succession to help and bring her side to victory at Leigh Sports Village.
Speaking on Terland, Vidošić affirmed “We are ready for her. Most of our defenders shared a dressing room with her last season, so they know each other well. Some know her from playing together for their national team as well. Even though I didn’t get the opportunity to work with her last year, I’ve watched a lot of her and I’ve seen her for Manchester United as well. I can see her behaviours and what she likes to do.”
Then packing on the praise for Terland, the manager said “She’s a very good goalscorer and she showcased that at the weekend. She’s a prolific striker who we will have to be well aware of- she just needs one chance to score a goal. She’s one that we need to be aware of, but there are plenty in that team that we need to be well in control of.”
‘Exceptional’ Manchester United ‘will be a good test’ for Brighton claims Vidošić
Manchester United have been seen in firing form recently, keeping three clean sheets over three victories in the WSL. Assessing Saturday’s opponent, Vidošić remarked “They’ve done exceptionally well. It’s not easy to keep clean sheets in this league with the quality of the teams and attackers.”
Next analysing the potential weaknesses of the Red Devils, Vidošić stated “I do think they’ve given opportunities up. Tottenham had a really good one and on another day, it’d have been in the back of the net but their goalkeeper [Phallon Tullis-Joyce] is also very good and in top form.”
Brighton & Hove Albion will host Manchester United in the Barclays Women’s Super League this Saturday, with proceedings heading underway at 12:30 BST. Fans can stream the action live and for free on YouTube.
