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Alisha Lehmann confronts online criticism as Leicester battle relegation

Mar 22nd 2026 ยท United Kingdom

Swiss born forward Alisha Lehmann is one of the most recognisable figures in the women's game and joined Leicester City in January. She says she no longer lets online scrutiny affect her as she focuses on training and helping the club avoid relegation.

  • Lehmann has about 16 million Instagram followers and 11.8 million on TikTok.
  • She joined Leicester City in January after spells with Juventus, Como and six years playing in England.
  • She says online criticism affected her when she was younger but no longer impacts her performance.
  • Lehmann posts both lifestyle and football content and aims to use her platform to grow women's football.
  • Leicester are bottom of the WSL, three points adrift with five games remaining and eight goals scored all season.
  • Manager Rick Passmoor praises her professionalism and leadership despite the club's poor results.