Carroll Heads Off For A Tan

Last updated : 07 January 2011 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Carroll has missed Newcastle United's past two matches with a thigh injury - but he hopes to be ready for the Mackem game, a week on Sunday.

Alan Pardew: "Andy's had a tough season so I've sent him away to get some sun.

"He's going to come back next Wednesday and we're going to assess him.

"It's total rest. I love him to bits as a player, and I just want to make sure he comes back refreshed.

"It's an injury that's difficult to judge because it's just a small tear in his thigh, but it's a big muscle.

"Striking balls is a big problem.

"He's walking and getting around feeling no problem but it's when he starts kicking it will cause him a problem.

"We won't know his chances until next Thursday."

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