Rodgers hasn't considered recalling Carroll

By Olivavu, Thu 18/10/12 at 18:10

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that he hasn't thought of recalling Andy Carroll from his loan at West Ham to help solve Liverpool’s striker shortage.

The Reds have just one senior forward available for selection, after Fabio Borini picked up an ankle injury on international duty with Italy, and many had expected the Anfield boss to cut Carroll's loan deal with the Hammers short.

But Rodgers claims that thought hasn't crossed his mind.

He said: "It isn't something I have considered, to be honest. Andy has obviously gone out to get games. We have people watching when he plays and they report back on how he is doing. But with Fabio's injury just coming up we will assess it from there."

Luis Suarez will have to shoulder the goalscoring burden during the injury crisis, and Rodgers admits he's disappointed he won’t be able to rest the Uruguayan star during that time.

"I've rested him a couple of times knowing the squad we have and the games we have, looking to prioritise, but like most footballers he wants to play every minute of every game," said the Northern Irishman.

"It is something I need to assess. The most important thing is winning games - that is what we need to do and in order to do that as often as we can I need the best players on the field.

"Luis will absolutely love playing three times a week but I need to try to nurture him because there are still many games to play between now and January.

"And even in January if we bring someone in it may not be January 1, so that is something which, over time, I need to assess and we'll look to manage the squad."

EddieC
Thu 18/10/12 at 18:23

I didn't think you could have a recall option if a fee was paid anyway?

ArtonSG8
Thu 18/10/12 at 18:27

It was reported earlier that we have the option to recall him.

Olivavu
Thu 18/10/12 at 19:15

Why would we want to?

ArtonSG8
Fri 19/10/12 at 15:49

If we want or not that's another thing but we have the option to recall him.

Nicho
Fri 19/10/12 at 16:40

Even if he was banging them in at a rate of two a game for the 'appy 'ammers it would be a hell of a climb down by Rodgers to recall him.
The boss has said he hasn't considered it, so that'll do for me.

Olivavu
Fri 19/10/12 at 16:43

Exactly.

No goals as yet for West Ham, just hype.

sliced-bread-no2
Fri 19/10/12 at 16:49

Of course he hasn't. If he was willing to let him go without a sure-fire replacement lined up in August, why on Earth would he recall him when he can explore the market again?

Manu-23
Sat 20/10/12 at 20:10

maybe he didn't want him anymore but NOW imagine the mess in which we ll be if Suarez gets injured !!!!!

don't tell me Pacheco or anyone else is the answer

ArtonSG8
Sat 20/10/12 at 20:13

We are f**ked up if Suarez gets injured.

Badmoon
Sat 20/10/12 at 23:13

carroll has gone and in no way can you think he will be back as much as i think he is a player

Olivavu
Sat 20/10/12 at 23:41

Carroll would solve nothing if Suarez got injured. I would rather see Yesil or Morgan play.

Manu-23
Sun 21/10/12 at 08:43

Quote from: Olivavu on Sat 20/10/12 at 23:41

Carroll would solve nothing if Suarez got injured. I would rather see Yesil or Morgan play.

Yesil or Morgan

Have you already seen them play against a Prem League team ? NO

So it s a huge bet to believe they can be the answer

I don't say Carroll is THE answer but when he is fit, he is a real threat and can weigh on 2 DC...

don't call me the Carroll defender because i m not. I just say that IF Suarez gets injured, we are in a real mess !

Olivavu
Sun 21/10/12 at 10:08

I never said I think Morgan or Yesil can be the answer, but given their potential for the long term, I would prefer to see them given a chance ahead of a £35m striker who could only manage four league goals last season.

taxijeff
Tue 23/10/12 at 14:15

Quote from: Olivavu on Sat 20/10/12 at 23:41

Carroll would solve nothing if Suarez got injured. I would rather see Yesil or Morgan play.

I agree with this,,,,Carrol should never have been bought (especially for £35 million!) and the sooner he is out of Liverpool the better

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