Ferdinand says Kurt Zouma still needs punishment

French footballer Kurt Zouma continues to play for the Hammers despite a shocking incident.

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The 27-year-old is remorseful over a viral video that showed him abusing his pet cat, but the West Ham defender still deserves punishment, says English former Rio Ferdinand. The shocking video of Kurt Zouma slapping and kicking an animal has sparked outrage since it surfaced ahead of a West Ham game in Watford earlier this month. The Hammerers condemned the Frenchman’s actions and launched an investigation, although their continued selection of the French footballer has itself drawn criticism.

What did Ferdinand say about Kurt Zouma?

Speaking about the incident, former Hammers quarterback Rio Ferdinand said that at first, he thinks Kurt Zouma is remorseful, which is important when they make this big play with the situation. According to Rio Ferdinand he thinks West Ham, in hindsight, they didn’t expect the rumble, but they would have looked back and thought maybe they should have taken him out of the firing line against Watford. What has happened since then has been carefully studied.

Ferdinand also said that – he needs punishment. Animal charity RSPCA is now investigating the case. Rio thinks the punishment is coming and Kurt Zouma thinks he needs to accept the punishment that is coming to him. Rio Ferdinand also praised West Ham skipper Mark Noble for confronting the issue with the rest of the squad to prevent a lingering feud that could hurt morale.

Rio Ferdinand added that they hear that Noble has also called a captains meeting. You need to know where your squad is located and get to know well who is not happy. Don’t forget that West Ham are even able to get into Europe and the Champions League. They must remember without glossing over the problem. Rio thinks Mark Noble has done a wonderful job on this one.