Carragher back soon

Last updated : 24 November 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?