"Whenever you're happy in life and in your club environment, it breathes on to the pitch. I do feel in a really good place. I feel super calm and I'm just enjoying my football."
"Staying super-present and really locked in on the moment is something that helps me get the best out of myself on the pitch."
"I've probably only got used to it over the last couple of years at 26 and 27. Before that things were just 100 miles an hour and you can get carried away and think too far ahead."
"I've always been quite a hard-working player. When you have to incorporate that in your game, it becomes part of your identity."
Alessia Russo is experiencing a standout season with Arsenal and England, scoring 15 goals and providing six assists in 29 games. She leads the Champions League scoring chart and has contributed four goals in six matches for England. Russo emphasizes the importance of being present and enjoying football, stating that staying focused on each moment has improved her performance. She acknowledges the challenge of compartmentalizing experiences but believes it is essential for her success. With Arsenal competing for titles, Russo remains dedicated to hard work and team success.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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