Stewart Downing believes that having Andy Carroll sidelined again is not good news for his club West Ham United at all.
Carroll had to sit out for more than half of the previous season as well because of his fitness issues.
This summer, he was expected to be playing a big role in the front line of West Ham, but, unfortunately, he got his ankle injured while on the pre-season tour of Australia and there is no chance of him returning to action for at least 3-4 weeks.