Arsenal boss Wenger: I'm sad for Capello

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was sorry with the manner of Fabio Capello's departure.

The Italian left his post on Wednesday after a reported disagreement with Football Association over the latter’s decision to take away the captaincy from John Terry.

The Arsenal manager felt that issue should have rested with Capello.

“When the decision came out from the FA, I said that the choice of captain is down to the manager,” he told Arsenal Player. “You [the manager] pick your team, you choose your captain.

“I did not expect such an extreme situation but it looks like there was already some turbulence there and that was just the final straw. I am sad that Capello leaves four months before such an important competition, it is a big blow for England and I am sad for him.”

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