Brighton and Hove Albion: How they could look tactically under Dario Vidošić

With the summer transfer window open, the WSL has been a hive of activity, with each side seeking to bolster their ranks and to give themselves the best possible opportunity of being competitive once the new campaign gets underway.

One side who have been particularly active is Brighton and Hove Albion, with them undergoing yet another overhaul of their playing and coaching staff and looking to build a squad capable of delivering on their aim to be amongst the top four. This has been a long-term ambition of the club but has so far failed to materialise, with last season being an especially disappointing time as they signed 11 new players (and two more in the winter window) but could only manage a ninth-placed finish in the final league standings.

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The latest head coach to attempt to meet those lofty ambitions is Dario Vidošić, who led Melbourne City to the A-League Premiers title last season and who has spoken of his desire to be successful in his new role. He brings a distinctive style of play with him that revolves around controlling possession and being proactive and Brighton feel that that tallies with that they want to see on the field, and it is a brand that could make life difficult for opponents if implemented to its full effect.

Defence

The formation that Vidošić predominantly favours is a 4-2-3-1, which is one that creates natural passing routes and allows for structural fluidity and which is something that Melbourne really benefitted from last season. To make it successful, Vidošić needs the whole team to work in unison and in a well-oiled manner, with communication key and a balance required to ensure that they are able to commit to attacks but without leaving themselves open to counterattacks.