Wenger backs troubled Campbell

0 Comments | AFP, February, 2006

LONDON (AFP) — Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed his troubled Sol Campbell to make a quick return after his shock walkout during Wednesday's defeat against West Ham.

Campbell stunned the Gunners by leaving their Highbury ground after being substituted in their 3-2 Premiership loss to London rivals West Ham.

Teammate Robert Pires told Friday's Sun newspaper that Campbell was struggling with a "big worry" in his personal life.

"Sol has a big worry on the private side and that is what is upsetting him.

"We want to tell him and make him understand that we are behind him whatever happens," the France international said.

At fault for the visitors' first two goals, Campbell was subsequently left out of the team for this weekend's match away...

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