Carroll could be out for the season

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Andy Carroll may not kick a ball for his new club this season. The 22-year-old England striker, signed for £35million last week, is still struggling to overcome a thigh muscle tear that has kept him out of action since December 28. Newcastle initially claimed that the injury would see him sidelined for a fortnight. However, medical experts, who treated Carroll at the time, said he was more likely to face at least a two-and-half month lay-off. Newcastle’s decision to sell their top scorer last Monday was partly precipitated by their own fears that he may not play again for them during the current campaign. Liverpool maintain Carroll is merely weeks away from returning, but they run a high risk of making his injury worse if he resumes training too soon. The injury, in the muscle just above the thigh, has limited blood circulation which hampers the healing process. Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish was relaxed about Carroll’s injury plight. He said: “It will only be a few weeks. He’s signed for five and a half years, so what’s a few weeks?” England boss Fabio Capello revealed that FA medical staff had been in touch regarding Carroll’s fitness. Capello said: “I don’t know what is happening. It is a problem with the doctors.”