England star Alessia Russo has reflected on a 'low point' in her relationship with food and says her weight loss during lockdown in 2020 left her 'not strong enough' to play football at the highest level.
The 24-year-old joined Manchester United in September of 2020 and has had a rapid rise in the game, helping England to victory at the Euros last summer. She's expected to play a significant role once again this year as the Lionesses prepare to go Down Under and compete for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Russo's future remains in the balance following confirmation she will depart the Manchester club upon the expiry of her contract, with Arsenal currently among the favourites to land her signature. However, following the first lockdown in the Covid-19 pandemic only a matter of years ago, the forward faced what she describes as a 'low point' in her relationship with her body and food.
