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Tuchel will not make Neymar PSG captain

Thomas Tuchel has ruled out Neymar becoming Paris Saint-Germain's next captain and says the club must accept the superstar forward's suspension for striking an opposition supporter.

The French Football Federation announced on Friday that Neymar must serve a three-match ban following his altercation with a Rennes fan after last month's Coupe de France defeat.

PSG have launched an appeal against the decision, but Tuchel believes the punishment is fair and urged the Brazil international to put his leadership qualities to better use on the field.

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"We must accept the suspension," he told a news conference.