Weight for Kop Carroll
Posted Sunday, February 27, 2011 by People.co.uk
LIVERPOOL new boy Andy Carroll has been told he needs to lose a few pounds before making his long-awaited debut.
The £35million January signing from Newcastle has yet to turn out for the Reds because of a thigh problem.
In fact, Carroll has not played since the Toon’s 2-0 defeat by Tottenham on December 28.
And People Sport can reveal the 22-year-old striker has been ordered by training staff at Melwood to trim down before his debut in the next couple of weeks.
Delighted
A Liverpool source said: “Andy has not played this year because of his injury and, like all big lads when they are not in full-time training, he has become a little bit too bulky.
“He’s been told to lose five or six pounds before Liverpool fans can see him in action.
“But we did our homework on Carroll and know that he is an excellent trainer and this shouldn’t be a problem.”
Carroll’s problem is his kicking muscle in his thigh which has bled internally and this held up his Kop debut.
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish said this week he has been delighted with the player’s progress.
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