QPR boss Neil Warnock says his dealings with Adel Taarabt will be kept behind closed doors.

The 22-year-old reportedly stormed out of Fulham's Craven Cottage after being replaced at half-time and came face to face with his manager for the first time since the match on Thursday.

While admitting words with Taarabt were needed, Warnock rejected the notion that he was contradicting himself by protecting the midfielder after recent criticism of Manchester City's Carlos Tevez.

"I think that is between me and him now," he said. "I am going to speak to him and that's how it goes.

"I think if you have ever sat in Fulham's dressing room and you are 3-0 down at half-time, I don't think I'd want to stay there if I am honest.

"He has just got to realise that when you are in the spotlight like we all are you have to think a little bit further than the instant reaction.

"I wouldn't put Adel in the same [category] as Tevez, although I think he wishes he is on his money."