'Emotional game' - Alisha Lehmann sends out heartfelt message after Como enjoy shock win over former club Juventus

After spending six seasons in England, representing West Ham, Everton, and Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League, Lehmann moved to Italy by joining Juventus in the summer of 2024. The forward made 22 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring two goals as they won both Serie A and the Coppa Italia last season. Lehmann left after just one season with Juventus, signing a three-year deal with Como in August. She scored her first goal for the club in a pre-season victory over Inter.

And Lehmann and Como have carried their pre-season form into the 2025-26 Serie A Femminile campaign. After losing their opener against Lazio 2-1, they bounced back in fine fashion by defeating Juventus at the weekend. The result meant the champions failed to win either of their opening two league fixtures, having also been held to a 0-0 stalemate with Sassuolo on Saturday, 4 October.

But despite being on the winning side, Lehmann was in no mood to gloat as she shared a sincere message to Juventus on social media. In the aftermath of Como’s surprise win, the Switzerland star took to Instagram to reflect on what she called an “emotional” game against her former paymasters.

She wrote: “Emotional game yesterday again my ex club Juventus and to see all the girls again. So proud of @comowomen to believe till the end and win the game. Thanks to all the fans that came to support us.”

One of the most recognisable names in women’s football, Lehmann has been loving life since switching to Como. Alongside a number of her new team-mates, she attended the famous Milan Fashion Week, teaming up with worldwide brands Prada and Nike during the event. Lehmann also headed to Germany to take in Oktoberfest in Munich.

Outlining her reasons for joining Como, Lehmann told The Guardian back in August: “It’s the first time I’ve joined an independent club — not linked to a men’s team. That was an important factor in my decision. It shows that there’s a different way to approach football, and maybe it can inspire others to follow this path. I want to be part of that.

“Here, I can grow both as a footballer and as a person. I want to help the team compete at the highest level, but also inspire a new generation of fans and athletes. F.C. Como Women is a space where you don’t have to choose between being strong on the pitch and being yourself off it. Here, I can be all of who I am - and turn that into something positive, especially for those watching.

“This club wants to build something that lasts. What immediately struck me about F.C. Como Women was the vision. It’s not just a club that wants to win - it’s a project that aims to change the rules of the game, on and off the pitch. Here, football, identity, style, and ambition come together in a way I had never seen before. I felt like this was the right place to truly express who I am, both as an athlete and as a person.

“I know it’s a young club, but with a very clear sense of purpose. It’s not afraid to do things differently - and to me, that’s a sign of strength. F.C. Como Women wants to become a benchmark in women’s football, not just in Italy but across Europe and the world. “It’s a project that blends sport, fashion, culture, and real values - and I believe that’s exactly what women’s football needs right now.”

Lehmann and Como return to action when they travel to Sassuolo in the league on Saturday, 18 October, before the women's international break. They will then welcome Genoa to the Stadio Ferruccio on Saturday, 1 November.