West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has revealed that striker Andy Carroll could return to his parent club Liverpool in January.
The England international joined the Hammers on a season-long loan deal in the summer and made his debut against Fulham on September 1.
"There's an opportunity for Liverpool [to get him back in January] if they want to, but whether they do or they don't will be in a matter of time," he told Sky Sports News.
"If Andy's playing for us on a regular basis by then and that's the case, he'll have played a major part in keeping us in the league this year."
Carroll is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury he suffered in West Ham's game against Fulham.
