Wednesday, 29th October, 2014
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll has confirmed that he is close to returning to first team action for his side.
The former Liverpool player tore his ankle ligaments on the Hammers' pre-season tour of New Zealand and is yet to play this season.
However, Carroll has returned to training after undergoing successful ankle surgery in July.
And the 25-year-old, who revealed that he is delighted to return to training, explained that he endured difficult time during his injury layoff.
"It's unbelievable [to be training again]”, Carroll told the club’s official site.
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“I've been out for so long that to be back training with the lads again is a fantastic feeling. It has been a difficult few months, being in a dark gym by myself training every day.
“Seeing the lads go out and having the banter and not being as much a part of it that you want to be [is hard], but it's getting closer now and it feels a lot better.
"Just putting the boots on again for the first time is a real lift. That's what you're a footballer for, to go out on the grass and play football. That's where I am now and hopefully I'll be back in the squad soon."
Carroll, whose progress at West Ham has been seriously hampered by injuries, has thus far made 40 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring nine times and providing nine assists.
The striker has nine caps and two goals for England to his name.
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