ALISHA LEHMANN has been offered the opportunity to switch sports.
The Aston Villa star has been a regular in the WSL this season.
Alisha Lehmann is a regular for Aston Villa
The Swiss ace has built up a huge social media following
Lehmann, 24, is determined to keep growing the women’s game.
But she wouldn’t mind dabbling with tennis on the side.
The Swiss star picked up a racquet alongside national team-mate Geraldine Reuteler to give tennis a go.
She later posted snaps from her new experience to Instagram, captioning them: “Something different.”
Greek tennis player Petros Tsitsipas, younger brother of world No3 Stefanos Tsitsipas, cheekily commented: “Let’s play mixed?”
Petros is a career-high No136 in the world in doubles, largely courtesy of wildcards received at tournaments while playing alongside his illustrious brother.
Alisha replied “let’s go” followed by a laughing emoji.
The Villa star has 12 million Instagram followers, dwarfing the 34,000 boasted by Petros.
Alisha recently gave tennis a go
The 24-year-old had fun trying ‘something different’
But she wants to be known more for her football.
Lehmann recently told The Times: “A lot of people only see the social side [of my life, via Instagram] and not actually how I play football.
“About this, I’m sometimes disappointed, because I work hard every day. I train every day and I want to be the best player I can be.
“They don’t really know how I play. I’m always saying, ‘Watch a game please’ — and then they’re surprised.”
On her following, she added to talkSPORT: “To be honest, I don’t really think about it.
“It’s not something where I wake up every day and think, oh my God, I have so many followers.
“It’s more that it’s really nice, the support and everything and it’s also a big opportunity.
“I would like to show the world that women can actually do it in football and you don’t need to just to be normal.
“You can also be a bit crazy, just be you, and use your personality to show the world who you are.”
Lehmann is a fan favourite
Alisha has 12million Instagram followers
The Swiss ace is grateful for her support
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By: Etienne Fermie
Title: Glamorous Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann receives incredible offer to switch sports
Sourced From: www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21490159/aston-villa-alisha-lehmann-sports/
Published Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:12:28 +0000
