Andy Carroll To Feature Against Tottenham

Liverpool's No.9 looked likely to miss the match against Tottenham. However, he has recovered rapidly and could take part in the fixture on Sunday. 

In his absence Kenny Dalglish has found a hat-trick hero in Maxi Rodriguez and a dazzling genius in Luis Suarez. Hence he may toying on whether to risk playing Andy on Sunday.

Dalglish told his pre-match press conference: 

"Andy is back training. Raul (Meireles) isn't too bad either and Fabio (Aurelio) is back training too.

"We know it's a huge test against Spurs. They have been punished for their success this year. They've had too many games and have been competing in too many competitions. That's unfortunate for them but it's a measure of their success that they've gone that close. So it's going to be a tough game.

"It would have been a difficult game anyway, irrespective of whether it was the second to last game of the season or the second game of the season.

"Our boys won't be judged by what happens on Sunday though. They should be judged by what has happened since January. They've been an absolute credit to the football club since then."

Dalglish also praised Jay Spearing on making the England U21's 40 man squad for this summer's European Championships.

"It's a great reward for Jay. He's on a good run at the moment. Obviously his performances have been fantastic. He's signed an extended contract and he's got a call-up to the England squad which is fantastic for him.

"It hasn't made any difference to him though. He was there in training, working the same as he had before. That's important, that when people get success they are able to handle it.

"He's certainly been able to do that, so we are delighted he has got his reward."

He was also quizzed his targets for next season and he replied:

"Our next game is the most important one. That (philosophy) has put me in good stead throughout my playing career and my managerial career. You're not going to change me and I'm not going to change my beliefs.

"I don't think they've done me too badly in the past so I'm not going to change now.

"We all want exactly the same thing and that is more important than sitting here and shouting our mouths off about what we are aiming for.

"We are aiming for three points on Sunday and then we will take it from there."