'Miss you so much!' - Alisha Lehmann issues wholesome message to ex-Aston Villa co-star Rachel Daly

Lehmann and Daly forged a close partnership during their days at Villa. They were a force to reckon with in attack and even after the Swiss star left English shores for Turin, the duo continues to maintain a close bond, which became evident after Lehmann sent her birthday greetings on social media.

Lehmann shared a picture from their Villa days and wrote: "Happy Birthdaaaay to the one and only ❤️ @racheldaly3 Miss you so much 😘"

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The 25-year-old Lehmann relocated to Italy during the summer of 2024, accompanied by her boyfriend, Brazilian footballer Douglas Luiz, who also departed Aston Villa for new challenges in Serie A. Since joining Juventus, Lehmann has found the back of the net twice in her first 11 appearances, including a debut goal in a high-scoring 6-3 victory over Sassuolo.

However, her journey in Turin mirrors some of the challenges she faced at Villa. With stiff competition for attacking roles, Lehmann has often been relegated to substitute appearances, starting only five games in the Serie A campaign so far.

As Juventus prepare to face Lazio on Sunday, Lehmann is keen to earn more playing time under manager Massimiliano Canzi. Meanwhile, the versatile Lionesses star is preparing for her next match with Aston Villa against Arsenal in the WSL.