Gerrard’s Liverpool return will benefit Carroll

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll expects to begin repaying his £35m transfer fee with the return of Reds skipper Steven Gerrard.

Injuries to both players in the 12 months since Carroll completed his club-record £35million move from Newcastle have restricted their time on the pitch together.

"We haven't had the chance to start many games together," said Carroll, who is under more pressure to add to his tally of six goals in 33 appearances.

"I think I may have been a sub when he's started or he has been a sub when I have so it's nice to see him back.

"When you're on the same team as him in training, some of the passes he puts through for you and the chances he creates are incredible really.

"So hopefully I can keep working hard, get a nice run of games, give some good performances and get a few goals.

"If I can get a good run, hopefully that can kick-start me on again."
Carroll believes a fully-fit Gerrard will also benefit the whole club.

"You can see at Melwood that as soon as he comes out on the training pitch he's just different class," he told LFC Magazine.

"I think just him being there gives everyone else another lift and another boost.

"He's already scored three goals so you can see straight away the difference that he makes and the impact he has."

 

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