Carragher back soon

Last Updated : 24-Nov-2003 by LFC Online
The Liverpool defender, who was spotted mingling with the away fans at the Riverside on Saturday, is now off the crutches and confident he can make a speedy return.

"I'm probably a couple of weeks ahead of where we thought I'd be at this stage," he said. "The physio is pleased so I just hope it keeps progressing that way.

"I will be back in the first team in early January if all goes well. I'll be back in training for a good month before that and play in a couple of reserves games."

Just how important is Jamie Carragher?