Enrique: It's only a matter of time
Jose Enrique has warned Everton that it is only a matter of time before Andy Carroll starts plundering goals in the league.
The 22-year-old earned words of praise from his manager for his application in the 2-1 victory over Mick McCarthy's Wolves on Saturday.
All that was missing was a goal, said Kenny Dalglish - though Carroll headed against the post and saw a good chance in injury-time slip away.
Enrique predicts his former Newcastle teammate will soon start finding the net on a regular basis in the league following his Carling Cup cracker against Exeter.
And he is hopeful Everton will be the first victims next weekend.
"Andy was unlucky not to score," said Enrique. "Maybe he tried too many tricks with the chance at the end but I think next time he will score.
"Against Everton would be the perfect game for him to score."
Carroll partnered Luis Suarez in attack and the pair combined to undo the Wolves rearguard on several occasions.
"I think he and Luis Suarez complement each other well," said Enrique, whose superb pass created our second goal for Suarez.
"Every day I see how good Luis is. Everyone knows if he's in form he's one of the best strikers in the world.
"Of course he's still young and still has a lot to learn but if he continues the same way he will be one of the best for a long time."
Collecting three points against Wolves puts Liverpool back on track in the league heading into successive derbies.
First up are neighbours Everton before north-west rivals Manchester United visit Anfield after the international break.
Enrique added: "The derby is a massive game but the most important thing is the three points.
"If we want to get one of those Champions League positions then we need to win these type of games.
"If we can get another three points before the international break we will have done well.
"We should have scored more goals against Wolves but the main thing is we made a lot of chances."