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Lemar will go 'to the max' for Simeone and Atletico

Thomas Lemar is not afraid of the physical demands usually expected by Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid following his move from Monaco.

The France international rose to prominence in the 2016-17 season when Leonardo Jardim's young Monaco side reached the Champions League semi-finals and won Ligue 1.

After transfers to Liverpool and Arsenal failed to materialise, Lemar was not quite so impressive last term, but that has not deterred Atletico.

The Europa League winners signed Lemar from Monaco in a quest to bolster their numbers on the flanks following the departures of Yannick Carrasco and Nico Gaitan last term.