• 'There was a communication problem,' says manager • Ferdinand rested for Manchester United match against Braga

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Sir Alex Ferguson said there is no problem between him and Rio Ferdinand over the player's refusal to wear a T-shirt supporting the anti-racism Kick It Out campaign.

Following Ferdinand's defiance the Manchester United manager had said the defender would be "dealt with".

The pair were reported to have resolved their differences on Sunday and Ferdinand trained at Carrington as normal during preparations for Tuesday's Champions League game against Braga at Old Trafford.

Ferguson said: "There is no issue. There was a communication problem. But it has been resolved."

He also said he had decided to rest Ferdinand and Patrice Evra before the Premier League match with leaders Chelsea on Sunday. "He and Patrice Evra will not play against Braga. There is a big game at Chelsea. They will be the two main changes tomorrow."

Ferdinand declined to wear the T-shirt during the warmup before United's 4-2 home win over Stoke City on Saturday.