Alisha Lehmann has achieved a notable first in her debut campaign at Juventus, with the Swiss star earning a Serie A Team of the Week spot.

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• Swiss star has settled quickly in Turin
• Moved to Italy alongside boyfriend Luiz
• Has a habit of scoring against Sassuolo

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 25-year-old forward moved to Italy alongside Brazilian boyfriend Douglas Luiz during the summer transfer window of 2024 – as they bid farewell to life at Aston Villa in the WSL and Premier League respectively.

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  Luiz has found the going tough in Turin, with form and fitness issues holding him back, but Lehmann has settled quickly after embracing a fresh start and new challenge. She has had to accept an impact role at times, with many of her appearances coming from off the bench.

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  She was, however, handed a starting berth in Juve’s latest outing against Sassuolo. They are proving to be a popular opponent for Lehmann, as she opened her competitive goal account against them in September. She was back on target in a 2-2 draw that has preserved the Bianconere’s unbeaten start to the season.

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  Lehmann produced a composed finish on the hour mark as she latched onto a loose ball at the edge of the box and drilled low into the bottom corner. Wild celebrations were sparked, and the Swiss has now been rewarded with a place in the Serie A Team of the Week.

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