Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish won't select an unfit Andy Carroll against his former club Newcastle United this weekend.
Carroll picked up a knee injury in the 1-1 draw at Arsenal a fortnight ago and the Reds boss admits he remains uncertain over whether the club's record signing will be available.
Dalglish told a pre-match press conference: "We don't know if he'll be fit. It's only Thursday so we've got a few days before the game.
"I don't think nature knows it's his old club Newcastle, so if he's not fit, he's not fit.
"For Andy it's a poignant game but if he's not fit, he's not fit. We can't do anything about that."
