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Brighton say there is "no time frame" on manager Dario Vidosic returning from a period of leave as he deals with a family matter in Australia.
Assistant head coach Chris Roberts, supported by first-team coach Arthur Brammer, oversaw the FA Cup fourth-round victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and will remain in charge indefinitely.
"We miss him, he's our leader and of course we feel that," Roberts said before Friday's Women's Super League trip to Everton (19:00 GMT). "It was an emotional time at the end of last week, a challenge, but we have given him the best support we can.
"Ultimately, we have a really important job to do, important we bring our best. There is the human side, but we must be prepared."
When asked when Vidosic might return, Roberts said there is "not so much a timeframe now," as the club continue to give "a lot of support and care for Dario".
"[We are] prepared and ready for every game - we will continue for the foreseeable as we are," he said. "I'm finding it OK, making sure nothing really changes in how we prepare or perform. We have a good group of staff. I'd much prefer to have Dario here but it's what we have."
On how Vidosic's absence affects Brighton's dealings in the transfer window, Roberts said: "Me and my staff make decisions on the playing model, but the head coach is still very much with us. We have a methodology, a style of play, which we are all part of."
"From a recruitment point of view, we have a strategy, not just on one person."
Separately, Roberts confirmed he has a largely fit squad for the trip to Merseyside, although midfielder Fran Kirby is doubtful with a slight injury.
He did however reaffirm what Vidosic said last week that Kirby will not be leaving this month amid reported interest from Juventus.
"Same as Dario said, Fran is our player and a top player," he said. "She is here to stay."
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