'I've had to play at training to make up the numbers'published at 15:27 GMT 14 December 2025
FT: Brighton 0-3 Chelsea
Brighton manager Dario Vidosic speaking to Sky Sports:
"I thought we defended quite well in the first half, we conceded a world-class goal. That deflated us a little bit,.The Second half starts and we score an own goal trying to clear it. Then they found their groove. It was a tough one."
On the performance of goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley:
"It was good, she handled the week well, coming in. She's done well and there was not much she could do about the three goals. She made some really good saves."
On Brighton's injury issues:
"It's difficult for us at the moment, we've had academy kids stepping up to help us, I've had to step in at training just to make 11 v 11s. We prepare the best we can, but the intensity and everything lifts when you play the girls who were on the field today and the ones who came on.
"That change of speed caught us off. We never really got our rhythm, then we got a bit negative and weren't moving as much. We had one or two chances but weren't able to create more."
On the first half of the season:
"It's really positive. In the first 11 games I've fielded the same 11 only twice, every other week we have been forced into changes through injuries. You need a bit of time, players play together and find their rhythm, their connections, we have been lacking that. That is my wish to Santa, that everyone stays fit and healthy in the second half of the season."




