QPR boss Harry Redknapp has defended the form of Rio Ferdinand.

Redknapp and Ferdinand face former club West Ham United today.

"You'll always pick on the big players," said Redknapp.

"I didn't see him make too many mistakes last week. He clipped a ball that got turned over and they ended up scoring a world class goal.

"It's probably because he's high-profile. That's the biggest problem."

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