Brendan Rodgers has ruled out recalling Andy Carroll from his loan spell at West Ham, despite a remarkable injury jinx striking Fabio Borini once more.
Liverpool now have just one recognised striker available - Luis Suarez - compounding what has already been a difficult start to the season.
The former Newcastle striker can be recalled by his parent club in January, a situation the Hammers are keen to avoid, and one Rodgers isn't willing to entertain.
Rodgers said: 'I haven't considered Andy coming back,' he said.
'He has gone to West Ham to get games under his belt. We have people watching when he plays and reporting back on how he does.
'It is a setback losing Fabio, and you have to feel for him, considering this is the third year in succession that he has been injured in October and ruled out for three months.
'It was a hamstring last season and shoulder injury the season before. This time, it’s a fractured foot. Each one has been in October and has kept him out the same length of time. We are thinking of sending him on holiday next October!'
And the Anfield boss has revealed plans are in place to bolster the squad when the January transfer window opens.
He told Liverpoolfc.com: 'Everyone sees that we need to add that goal threat to the team.
'It will always be the case that I’ll be able to bring in the players of my choice. Obviously there'll be money available to do that in January.
'The scouting team are out there now compiling lists and looking at targets that we can hopefully bring in. If they are affordable and available then hopefully we can bring in that support that can help the group.
'I'm confident of that. There will be one or two of our scouting network, along with myself, who will be looking at players.
'Whichever one of those players out of that group I want to go for, then we'll do that.'
Source: DailyMail
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