QPR chairman Tony Fernandes labels public spat between Adel Taarabt and manager Harry Redknapp an 'embarrassment'

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has labelled the public spat between Adel Taarabt and manager Harry Redknapp an 'embarrassment'.

Fernandes says he has spoken with Redknapp and Taarabt after the QPR boss accused the midfielder of being 'three stone overweight' following the 3-2 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.

The 25-year-old responded by posing for photographs lifting up his shirt on Monday, and Fernandes has demanded the row be brought to end.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Harry Redknapp say Adel Taarabt is 'three stone overweight'

Adel Taarabt shows off his body after QPR manager Harry Redknapp said he was 'three stone overweight'

Taarabt wasn't happy with what manager Redknapp said about him after QPR lost against Liverpool

Redknapp was speaking to reporters after the 3-2 defeat against Liverpool at Loftus Road on Sunday afternoon

Fuming Harry Redknapp slams 'three stone overweight' Adel Taarabt

ADEL TAARABT'S RESPONSE

CLICK HERE to read what Adel Taarabt had to say after Harry Redknapp claimed the midfielder was 'three stone overweight' 

‘As a club, we are fully aware of stories in the press over the last few days regarding Harry Redknapp and Adel Taarabt,' a QPR statement read.

'We regret these issues being played out in public and both Harry Redknapp and Adel Taarabt have been notified of our disappointment regarding their handling of the situation. I have spoken to them both personally.

'On behalf of the club, I would like to apologise to the QPR supporters for the embarrassment this has caused and confirm that the issue has been dealt with internally.

'The club’s entire focus is now on the Aston Villa fixture next Monday and hopefully after a tough few days we can turn a negative into a positive and build on Sunday’s improved display.’

It comes after the QPR owner appeared to back Redknapp's stance on the Moroccan's fitness. 

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes says the spat between Taarabt and Redknapp has been an 'embarrassment'

Fernandes says he has spoken with Redknapp and Taarabt personally after the QPR duo's public argument

On Monday Fernandes tweeted: 'Professional players must be fit. If I do a job, I'm ready to do the job. Full stop. The bucks stop at you, it's your body and your career.'

Fernandes later deleted the tweet the same day Taarabt claimed Redknapp was using him as a scapegoat for QPR's dire start to the Premier League season. 

Taarabt was missing from the squad for the loss against Liverpool at Loftus Road that saw four goals in the final eight minutes and left QPR bottom with just four points.

On Tuesday Fernandes wrote on Twitter: 'Stay positive and be happy and smile. We got a great club and great people in the club and more coming. Sunday was the best I ever seen QPR play.' 

QPR MANAGER HARRY REDKNAPP'S FULL COMMENTS ON ADEL TAARABT 

When asked about the fitness of the QPR'S Adel Taarabt, manager Harry Redknapp said:

'No, he's not fit: he's not fit to play football, unfortunately. He played in a reserve team game the other day, and I could have run about more than he did. So no, I can't pick him.

'I pick people that want to try, and deserve to be at a good football club like QPR, and want to work, and come in every day and want to work, and train, and show a good attitude. And that's what I got today from the players.

'When he starts doing that, whether he ever can do it, maybe he'll get a game. The other lads, I've got a fantastic group of lads here, absolutely superb, all of them.

'I can't keep protecting people who don't want to run about and train, who are about three stone overweight.

'What am I supposed to keep saying, keep getting your 60, 70 grand a week and don't train? What's the game coming to? The others are as good as gold.'  

Taarabt, in action against Burton in the League Cup, has made just three appearances this season

The 25-year-old claimed QPR first-team coach Glenn Hoddle (left) likes him but Redknapp may ignore his advice

QPR owner Fernandes echoed Redknapp's comments on Taarabt but later deleted his tweet on Monday