Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits that he has not considered recalling Andy Carroll from West Ham to help out the striker shortage at Anfield.

The Reds have got just the one recognised fit striker at the club, after Fabio Borini picked up an injury whilst on international duty, and many had expected the Liverpool boss to recall the on-loan Carroll from West Ham.

Rodgers admits the thought has not entered his mind.

“It isn’t something I have considered, to be honest. Andy has obviously gone out to get games. We have people watching when he plays and they report back how he is doing.  But with Fabio’s injury just coming up we will assess it from here,” Rodgers told Talk Sport.

Luis Suarez will have to shoulder more of the striking responsibilities during the current injury crisis and Rodgers admits he is disappointed that he will not be able to rest the Uruguayan.

“I’ve rested him a couple of times knowing the squad we have, and the games we have, looking to prioritise, but like most footballers he want to p lay every minute of every game.

“It is something I need to assess. The most important thing is winning games-that is what we need to do and in order to do that as often as we can I need the best players on the field.

“Luis will absolutely love playing three times in a week but I need to try and nurture him because there are still many games to play between now and January.

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