Andy Carroll’s first Liverpool goal is ‘just a matter of time’ – Dirk Kuyt

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Dirk Kuyt believes Andy Carroll’s first Liverpool goal is “just a matter of time” away after watching the striker go close in the 2-0 victory over Sunderland.

The January signing had a header cleared off the line as Kenny Dalglish’s side left the Stadium of Light with all three points on Sunday.

Liverpool’s other winter transfer signing Luis Suarez was on target again though, and Kuyt believes the partnership between the two will be a successful one for his side.

“They both played well – Luis scored a great goal and Andy was unlucky not to get one,” he said, according to the club’s official website..

“Andy is a very talented player and it’s just a matter of time before he knocks in the goals.

“Without scoring he’s very important for us.

“We knew what Andy could do from playing against him earlier in the season.

“He’s very strong in the air and also holds the ball up, together with Suarez he was a real threat today.

“Suarez is always hunting for a goal from every position in the box. I’ve seen him make a lot of goals like his one today.

“It’s very enjoyable to have a player who is creative like that and can score from every position.”