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Andy Carroll officially announces he’s going to be playing for Liverpool

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Andy Carroll recently had a stint at managing at Dagenham & Redbridge and now has announced he will be representing Liverpool once again. Image Credits: Imago ImagesAndy Carroll is back on the touchline and in the headlines – but not just for what he’s doing in east London.The former Liverpool striker has recently been handed a rare dual role at KSI-backed Dagenham & Redbridge, where he will serve as Lee Allinson’s Player-Assistant Manager for the 2026/27 National League South campaign after impressing in the dugout last term.Carroll took interim charge of the Daggers for the final seven league fixtures of last season, stepping up from the dressing room to the technical area as the club looked to steady the ship in the run‑in.Yet while his focus is on helping Allinson’s side mount a promotion push, Carroll has also just officially announced that he will be “playing for Liverpool” again – but obviously not for Arne Slot’s first team.Carroll has been confirmed as part of the Liverpool Masters squad that will take to the turf at the OVO Arena Wembley on 31 May 2026, as the Masters Football tournament makes its long-awaited return.The six‑a‑side indoor competition brings together legends from European giants, with Liverpool set to face Chelsea, Ajax and Real Madrid in a round‑robin “European Champions” event under the Wembley lights.Masters Football is all about fast‑paced games, rolling subs and big names squeezing back into famous shirts, and the Liverpool squad is stacked with cult heroes.Alongside Carroll, Reds fans can look forward to seeing the likes of Jari Litmanen, Stewart Downing, Jermaine Pennant, Jon Flanagan and others pulling on the red once again as they chase a nostalgic piece of silverware against similarly star‑studded Chelsea, Ajax and Madrid line‑ups.So yes, Andy Carroll is “playing for Liverpool” again – but instead of Anfield on a Saturday afternoon, it’ll be OVO Arena Wembley on a late‑May evening, Andy Carroll