He was suprised by Carroll's good performance.
sur·prise (s
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tr.v. sur·prised,
sur·pris·ing,
sur·pris·es 1. To encounter suddenly or unexpectedly; take or catch unawares.
2. To attack or capture suddenly and without warning.
3. To cause to feel wonder, astonishment, or amazement, as at something unanticipated.
4. a. To cause (someone) to do or say something unintended.
b. To elicit or detect through surprise.
n. 1. The act of surprising or the condition of being surprised.
2. Something, such as an unexpected encounter, event, or gift, that surprises.
As far as I can tell, that means Capello didn't think Carroll would play well.