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Fran Kirby Stressed by Vidosic's Exit
Former England striker Fran Kirby says Brighton's sudden coach change left her feeling stressed ahead of WSL season.
In brief
Former England striker Fran Kirby says Brighton's sudden coach change left her feeling stressed ahead of WSL season. Fran Kirby expressed stress over Brighton's abrupt head coach departure as they prepare for WSL season opener against Manchester City. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Kirby says stressed
Former England striker Fran Kirby says the departure of Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic left her feeling stressed and disappointed.
“It wasn't easy when I heard, I was a bit disappointed.”
Vidosic leaves on 28 August
Dario Vidosic guided Brighton to their first FA Cup final this year and finished a club-record fifth and seventh in the Women's Super League before leaving on 28 August.
Ruiz replaces Vidosic
Real Sociedad manager Arturo Ruiz replaced Vidosic as Brighton's head coach on 28 August.
Brighton's first win
Ruiz secured his first victory in the English top-flight by defeating promoted Charlton 5-1 before the international break.
Brighton vs Manchester City
Brighton faces Manchester City in the Women's Super League on Sunday, 18 October at 14:30 BST.
Kirby on team challenges
Kirby said adapting to Ruiz's style quickly is difficult, especially with Manchester City as the next opponent.
What to remember
Fran Kirby expressed stress over Brighton's abrupt head coach departure as they prepare for WSL season opener against Manchester City.
