Brazil were dominating Bolivia in their World Cup qualifier last week after going 4-0 up by half time, with the Barcelona forward opening the scoring in a mesmerizing display when Neymar tried to nutmeg Duk.
Neymar failed to last the 90 minutes after being clattered by the elbow of Duk as he tried to slot the ball through his legs.
Duk has been accused by many parts of the South American media of being over-aggressive but the 28-year old player defended his actions before taking a swipe at Neymar.
“Neymar was being a bit too cocky - he was like that with all of us throughout the game, but all I was trying to do was cut off a move - which is what happens all the time in football.
“Everyone knows the sport has its physical side - I had my nose broken and no-one says a word.
“To become the best player in the world, he's got to stop this ‘Charlie Big B*******’ behaviour and start showing some respect for his opponents.” Duk told AS
Brazil boss Tite, who is yet to lose with Brazil since taking the role urged Neymar to show more maturity despite the rough treatment towards him, after picking up a booking that will rule him out of Wednesday’s qualifier against Venezuela.
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