Source: Daily_Mail
Andy Carroll sent to Dubai in bid to recover for Newcastle's derby clash with Sunderland
Andy Carroll has been sent on a winter break to Dubai by Newcastle boss Alan Pardew in a bid to be fit for next weekend's Wear-Tyne derby.[LNB]The England striker has missed Newcastle's last two games with a thigh injury and also misses tomorrow's trip to Stevenage. [LNB]A place in the sun: Carroll[LNB]But Pardew, who refuses to rule the Gateshead-born talisman out of the Stadium of Light showdown, is hoping the sunshine break will help the striker who has been subject of interest from Tottenham this week.[LNB]Pardew said: 'I've sent Andy away. He's had a tough season so I've sent him to get some sun for a total rest then he's going to come back next Wednesday and we're going to assess him.[LNB]'It's an injury that's difficult to judge because it's just a little small tear in his thigh but it's a big muscle. Striking balls is a big problem but he's walking and getting around and feeling no problem. It's when he starts kicking it will cause him a problem and we won't know his chances until next week.'[LNB]Leon Best, who marked his first Barclays Premier League start with a hat-trick against West Ham on Wednesday, is likely to play at Stevenage after shaking off a heel injury. [LNB]Tim Krul, Mike Williamson and Nile Ranger are also likely to start against the League Two outfit.[LNB] Pardew targets second signing and hints at move for wantaway Bentley Tottenham move for Carroll threatens Keane's £7m switch to BirminghamAll the latest Newcastle news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Leon Best, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle, Dubai, United Kingdom
