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Dalglish: Praise for Carroll
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Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish will find out the full extent of Steven Gerrard’s groin injury on Friday.
The Reds made the trip to Portugal for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Braga without their skipper because of a groin problem.
Dalglish insists Gerrard has not suffered any aggravation to the injury and that he has been left behind on Merseyside to have the problem assessed.
“He has not suffered any aggravation, he has got a problem with his groin,” said Dalglish.”We should have more news on Friday but it is nothing new.”
Massive player
Meanwhile, Andy Carroll could make his European bow for the club after making his long-awaited debut in last weekend’s win over Manchester United.
Dalglish insists they will not take any risks on the striker’s long-term fitness, but he believes he will play a key role in the remainder of the season.
“He is a massive player and I suppose the fact we put him on the (Europa League squad) list at the beginning of February when we had to put names forward shows we had great faith in him being fit and great faith in Andy,” added Dalglish.
“He is a great attribute for us but he is only a great attribute when he is fit and well and it is up to us to keep him fit.
“The game is part and parcel of his recuperation. Everyone knows he would love to play – but then so would I.”
Quality
Dalglish revealed Carroll is desperate to play and he feels the 22-year-old has matured a lot since his big-money arrival from Newcastle.
“He realises the great part the medical team have played and we have to equal the quality of them and Andy’s dedication by managing it properly,” noted Dalglish.
“Everyone wants to play and he has been as desperate as us to get out there.
“But there is no point him being out that length of time and then us being irresponsible and throwing him in because it is a sentimental decision.
“We will do it in the best interests of everyone.
“But it certainly does no player any harm to get out on the pitch, get their bearings again – especially considering the day he went back on.
“Although he is young in years he has matured a great deal since he came here.”
Carroll is likely to start on the bench for the clash with Braga, having played only 16 minutes on Sunday.
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