VIDEO: Alisha Lehmann kisses & cuddles Douglas Luiz after Copa America call for Aston Villa’s Brazil international

The 2023-24 campaign is proving to be quite a memorable one for Luiz, with his exploits at club level helping Aston Villa to a top-four finish in the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League for next season.

Luiz also knows that he will have international commitments to add to his schedule this summer, as Brazil prepare to go in search of continental glory in the United States. The 26-year-old midfielder has been included in Dorival Junior’s plans for the 2024 Copa America.

Luiz was surrounded by friends and family when news of his call-up came through, with fellow Villa star Lehmann the first to congratulate him as they shared a warm embrace. The pair continue to support one another in their respective careers, with competitive fixtures attended on a regular basis.

Lehmann, who has reached a half-century of caps for Switzerland, has a European Championship in her homeland to look forward to next summer. For now, Luiz – who has represented Brazil on 13 occasions – is counting down the days to a major international tournament of his own.