Albion’s capture of Olaug Tvedten and the return of Jelena Cankovic boost attacking options, suggesting more goals ahead. Punters might back Albion to score or stake on Tvedten as an anytime scorer once she starts, while cautious bettors may wait for her first full match to judge form.
Albion prioritises attacking depth as transfer window heats up
Albion boss Dario Vidosic has made strengthening the attack his main priority after a spate of injuries disrupted the squad. The club have added Norwegian midfielder Olaug Tvedten and are targeting more depth to compete across the FA Cup and WSL fixtures, with a cup tie against Nottingham Forest on Sunday providing an early test.
Vidosic demands competition to lift standards
Vidosic underlined the need for squad depth as a tool for development and match-readiness. “I think the biggest thing is really just to have depth, for individuals to have that competition, to challenge each other," he said. "That's also healthy. It's also good for development when you know that there's someone breathing down your neck to take your position. It also helps training when it becomes ultra-competitive, where people are trying to put their best foot forward throughout the week.”
Injury-led recruitment and tactical flexibility
A serious knee injury to Michelle Agyemang earlier in the season forced Albion to reassess attacking options. The squad also lost last season’s top scorer in the summer and subsequently added young talent Carla Camacho. Vidosic stressed that added options would allow him to make tactical changes during games without sacrificing player comfort or effectiveness.
Tvedten set for gradual introduction; Cankovic returns
Serbia midfielder Jelena Cankovic is back in contention after an injury-enforced absence and could feature against Nottingham Forest. Tvedten, described by Vidosic as “a very technical player who knows how to find the back of the net,” is being integrated cautiously after a spell out of action. “We are trying to introduce her slowly as it has been a little while since Olaug's last game. She is starting to integrate, getting to know the girls and is improving every day. The fans should be excited about her,” Vidosic added.
What this means on the pitch
Improved depth should give Albion greater attacking variety and resilience across competitions. If Tvedten and Cankovic hit form, expect more rotation, sharper training performances and a stronger chance of goals from varied sources—factors that will influence selection and tactical plans as the season progresses.
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