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Liverpool Kenny Dalglish has backed under-fire Andy Carroll, despite the striker failing to make an impact on Merseyside.

Dalglish gives backing depsite criticism

The England international forward moved to Anfield from Newcastle in a British transfer fee record of £35 million back in January 2011, but has only scored eight goals in 47 games.

Despite the large amount of money spent on the attacker and the lack of return as yet, Dalglish has maintained that Carroll is an asset to the team.

“I’m sure whatever we say about whatever Andy had done, opinion will always be split,” the Scot told The Telegraph.

“There are always going to be people saying it was good or bad. But that doesn’t make any difference. For me, we were delighted to get him and we’re still very pleased to have him.”

Carroll returns to Tyneside for the first time since he left the Sports Direct Arena on Saturday when Liverpool play Newcastle, and Dalglish feels it would be harsh should the former attacker get booed.

“I’m not sure he will get abuse, because what happened was outside his control. They pay their entrance money and if they want to give him stick, they will give.

“But I don’t think he ever did anything other than give his best for Newcastle, and then they got £35 million into the bargain as well. That’s not bad, is it?

“If you get booed, you take it as a compliment. Andy will be excited about going back. It’s the club he supported as a boy, the club that introduced him and gave him his chance in professional football. He will be excited about it as a local boy and will be looking forward to the game,” he concluded.

By Gareth McKnigh

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