West Ham fans in the Transfer Tavern are trying to drink away their sorrows, as they fret over Andy Carroll’s latest injury setback.
The powerful striker hasn’t featured for the Hammers since scoring against Southampton, amid a run of four goals in as many Premier League appearances.
He was expected to be back in action for West Ham’s Premier League fixture against Watford on Sunday, with the Irons hoping to reap revenge for a 4-2 humiliation earlier in the season after going 2-0 up at the Olympic Stadium.
However, The Daily Mail reported last night that the England international would miss the Vicarage Road clash with a groin problem, having been unable to train with the rest of the squad during West Ham’s recent trip to Dubai.
And Irons boss Slaven Bilic has now confirmed the 28-year-old is a major doubt for this weekend.
SB: “I was expecting @AndyTCarroll to train in Dubai but it is a bit slower than we expected. He will try to run today.
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) February 23, 2017
SB: “Maybe he has a chance to be in the squad for the @WatfordFC game on Saturday.
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) February 23, 2017
West Ham fans have been here before; Carroll’s spell in East London has been divided between flurries of fine form and extended absences due to injury. And following his latest setback, Irons supporters have felt compelled to vent their frustrations on Twitter…
If Carroll is going to miss the Watford game, then Slav should take a punt on Calleri. If he really believes in him then give him a chance.
— Mike Bryant (@Mike_Bryant91) February 23, 2017
So Andy Carroll is STILL injured. Despite reports he would be 100% starting against Watford after nearly 5 weeks out & a trip to Dubai
— ⚒ Andy B ⚒ (@northwesthammer) February 23, 2017
Looks like Andy Carroll is out on Saturday… think he would have had a huge game against Watford. Forward options thin this week. https://t.co/PC97h7hrV7
— David Gate (@davidgatesports) February 22, 2017
Andy Carroll still injured. It’s getting boring now. Well done West Ham.
— Jamie (@Jamieonthisday) February 23, 2017
Whenever a celebrity trends I fear they’ve died but when I see Andy Carroll trending I just assume he’s injured again #WHUFC
— Hamster McKenzie (@HamsterMckenzie) February 23, 2017
Whilst Carroll is out injured Zaza decides to pop up with a worldie against Real!! Unbelievable Jeff just so typically West Ham
— Eugene Gaughan (@eugene_gaughan) February 22, 2017
@WestHamUtd @AndyTCarroll it’s always a bit slower with him, becoming a joke. Offer him a contract where he’s paid for each match
— Westham (@WhufcIrons) February 23, 2017
@WestHamUtd the injuries he picks up is beyond a joke,is it his training regime? Best striker we have but hes a passanger most of the time
— ⚒Pat Bateman⚒ (@Bertinono1) February 23, 2017
Are you growing annoyed with Carroll’s injury problems West Ham fans? Vent your frustrations below!
