The striker has struggled to make an impact for West Ham this season.
David Moyes showed faith in Andy Carroll during his first game in charge of West Ham United as he elected to start the former England international against Watford at the expense of Diafra Sakho.
Carroll certainly didn’t reward Bilic’s trust in him, however, as he failed to make an impact before being substituted and committed several rash challenges.
The return of Javier Hernandez from injury will undoubtedly bolster Moyes’ attacking options but it appears that West Ham’s new manager would be best served by attempting to bring in a new striker in January as opposed to giving Carroll a regular run in the side.
Carroll’s injury record is, of course, a major issue but his performances are often an even greater cause for concern.
Given his renowned aerial prowess, Carroll is capable of winning headers with regularity but he often finds it difficult to bring team-mates into play, while his finishing is frequently wayward. So far this season Carroll has made seven Premier League appearances but has yet to find the net.
If Moyes does place faith in Carroll then it suggests that he is in preference of a direct approach as West Ham attempt to preserve their Premier League status.
However, bringing in a more mobile striker would provide West Ham with an extra dimension and could prove pivotal this season.
Carroll could still be retained for now as a back-up option and could often thrive as a substitute against tiring defences, but the 28-year-old can be seen as something of a liability for West Ham at present.
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