Source: Daily_Mail
Andy Carroll could make Liverpool debut against Manchester United
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is hopeful of handing ?35million striker Andy Carroll his long-awaited debut against arch rivals Manchester United.[LNB]Carroll has yet to play for the Reds since joining from Newcastle on transfer deadline day in January.[LNB]The 22-year old England striker, whose last outing came in Newcastle's defeat at Tottenham on December 28, has been sidelined with a thigh injury.[LNB] Carroll singing: Dalglish is pleased with the ?35million striker's progress in training but is unsure whether he will play against Manchester United[LNB] [LNB]When asked about his options for Sunday's Anfield showdown, Dalglish said: 'We're hopeful most of them will be fit. We don't really know because it's Thursday morning - a wee bit away from the game.[LNB]'Obviously Martin Kelly won't play with a hamstring strain and Jonjo Shelvey won't be available either. Everybody else's fitness is more positive than that. Who we have and what we go with we won't know yet - and that includes Andy Carroll.[LNB]'Andy's training was always progressing but it hasn't progressed into a game yet. We've said all along that we've been delighted with his progress and there hasn't been anything he's done that hasn't been encouraging.[LNB] Red alert: Liverpool fans are hoping to see Carroll make his debut against rivalsUnited at Anfield[LNB] [LNB]'Whether he's involved on Sunday or not - I'm sure Fergie would love to know but we don't know.'[LNB]In reference to the amusing recent pictures of Dalglish with Carroll as a Boyzone concert, he added: 'He might not even be a substitute - he might be going to see Boyzone!'[LNB] Fired up: Dalglish is keen for Liverpool to bounce back from the disappointment of last weekend's defeat to West Ham[LNB] [LNB]The loss of promising right-back Kelly is a huge blow for Dalglish as they attempt to stop United's attacking threat.[LNB]He said: 'He's been doing really welland to pull up with a hamstring injury will be hurtful for him, especially when he'd had a couple of games rested.'[LNB] Dalglish set to unleash record signing Carroll for debut against Man UnitedReina admits to below-par form as Liverpool prepare to face UnitedLiverpool set to beat United and Tottenham in race to sign SissokoWe won't make the same mistakes again, vows Liverpool boss Dalglish Liverpool defender Kelly ruled out for five weeks with hamstring injuryAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Martin Kelly, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle, Liverpool, United Kingdom
