Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has said that he is extremely nervous about the prospect of playing at the Sports Direct Arena for the first time since his £ 35 million move to Anfield more than a year ago. Andy Carroll was a fan favourite at Newcastle United. However, he had the displeasure of the fans after sealing his £ 35 million move, which made him the record British transfer. He has struggled to adapt with the tactics at Liverpool, as he has scored just eight goals in more than a year. In this season alone, he has scored only three goals in 25 appearances for the club.
Liverpool will be taking on Newcastle United on Sunday, which is a crunch game for both clubs. Newcastle are close to cementing their place in the top six of the Premier league. They currently have an eight point advantage over Liverpool in the seventh position. If they manage to hold out Liverpool on Sunday, then they will have a real opportunity to finish in the top six – which would have been unimaginable when they were relegated to the Championship a few seasons ago. Carroll also said that he is not sure about the reception he will get when he steps out onto the pitch.
“I don’t usually get nervous but this might be a bit different. All of my family and friends will be there but they’re so big on football that I’m not sure who they’ll be supporting. It’s great to see Newcastle doing so well. Obviously I support them, was brought up there and was lucky enough to play for them. They will always mean something,” Carroll told The Telegraph just ahead of the match. Andy Carroll has already lifted the Carling cup with Liverpool and is hoping for more trophies in his time at Anfield.
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has said that he is now getting close to the best form of his career. Andy Carroll has struggled at Anfield ever since his move from Newcastle United for the transfer fee of £ 35 million, which is the record for a British player. To be fair to Andy Carroll, he has been suffering a number of injury problems during his initial part of the settling in process. Further, the presence of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez certainly did not help matters either, as Andy Carroll often found himself playing second fiddle to Luis Suarez.
The striker scored his eighth goal of his Liverpool career during the 6-1 rout against Brighton. Many believed that, this game brought the best out of him. Interestingly, this was the first time Andy Carroll also played alongside both Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard. It also seemed to suggest that Andy Carroll could be set for a run in the first team. Liverpool will be facing Cardiff city in the Carling cup final during the weekend. It is expected that Andy Carroll will be part of the starting line-up, as he was voted as the best player in the match against Liverpool by captain Steven Gerrard.
“I feel like I am doing well. I have just started scoring goals and I am doing well in games. I think it has all come together. (I’m) getting around the pitch a bit more, getting involved. I am happy, more confident and things are going all right. The whole team played well (against Brighton) and I was delighted to get a goal,” said the England international. Liverpool will be facing Arsenal in the Premier league following the Cardiff city match. Hence, Kenny Dalglish will want Andy Carroll to be in the best form possible.
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has said that he will be looking to repay the faith of Liverpool supporters in the future. Andy Carroll arrived from Newcastle United back in the last January transfer window.
He was thought to be the replacement for Fernando Torres, who went to Chelsea for £ 50 million. Due to the huge profits they made from Fernando Torres, Liverpool decided to spend a lot of money on Andy Carroll. It seems to have worked in the opposite way because it has put the young England international under enormous pressure to deliver. Andy Carroll arrived in a £ 35 million deal from Newcastle United.
Since then, both Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll have not been performing for their respective clubs. Luis Suarez, who also arrived at Liverpool during the same time, has been magnificent. Many consider that it is also one of the reasons for Andy Carroll’s performances for Liverpool. So far, Andy Carroll has scored only six goals in 33 matches for Liverpool, but the striker reckons that he will be some finding his top form, which made him one of the most feared strikers in England. It is also essential for him to get back into the England fold as well.
“The supporters have been brilliant to me ever since I came here and it was great to hit the back of the net (against Oldham). Hopefully I can now go on a goalscoring run. The objective is qualifying for the Champions League and we are up there and still in with a great chance of achieving that aim,” said Carroll. One cannot do to the fact that strikers rely on confidence more than anything else. It is something that seems to have deserted Andy Carroll, but the striker hopes to have it soon in his mind.
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