Thomas Tuchel hits Neymar while PSG superstar faces eight-game suspension

Thomas Tuchel tackles Neymar's actions after the defeat in the Coupe de France of Paris Saint-Germain, which left the Brazilian superstar struggling with a possible ban on several matches.

PSG were beaten on penalties by Rennes, giving a 2-0 lead and dismissing the French phenomenon Kylian Mbappe.

After the defeat, Neymar and his teammates climbed the steps of the Stade de France to recover their medals, when the former star of Barcelona seemed to offend a fan who was filming on the phone.

The video shows the 27-year-old hanging up the phone, exchanging burning words and seeming to hit the fan with anger.

The incident occurred one day after UEFA imposed a ban on the Champions League ban three games.

Speaking at his press conference Monday, before the PSG meeting with Montpellier Tuesday night, German coach Tuchel was asked about Neymar's remarks.

"I did not like it, I did not like it at all," Tuchel said. "It's not possible to do that kind of thing.

"Defeat is not easy to accept, but you have to show respect, you can not do that."

However, Tuchel also added, "What I am going to say is that there are players who like to win and others who hate to lose."

French newspaper L & # 39; Team point out that it could be worth a four-game ban.

But they also add that if the French Football Federation wishes, they could then grant an even longer suspension.

It is claimed that if Neymar acted "against an official player – coach – coach or member of the public", he could face a ban of five matches.

In addition, if it is proven that he has committed "brutality or a blow causing no injury or resulting from an injury found by a medical certificate not causing a temporary incapacity for work", this could fall within the scope of rule that "any person violent action of a player, damaging the physical integrity of the victim" and thus resulting in an eight-game ban.

After the defeat on Saturday night, Neymar spoke to some of the young players at the club.

"They need more respect and listening," he said.

"When I was promoted, I always listened and respected the elders, I think they also have to follow that path."

PSG officials say they "stand 100%" behind Neymar after the incident.