Andy Carroll scored five Premier League goals in 12 starts last term. Picture: Action Images
West Ham United co-owner David Gold has revealed via Twitter he hopes striker Andy Carroll will be fit by September.
The England international is currently sidelined, this time with a knee ligament injury which will see him miss the start of the Premier League season.
But replying to a fan's question on Twitter, Gold has revealed the 26-year-old could be back in time to start training once more in September.
— David Gold (@davidgold) July 14, 2015
Carroll, who joined for £15 million from Liverpool in June 2013 has only made 24 league starts since his arrival at Upton Park on a permanent basis owing to a string of injuries.
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