Kenny Dalglish says he is happy for the former Toon No. 9 to have some nerves about returning to Newcastle on Sunday.
On Liverpool's last visit there in December 2010 Carroll was an influential figure in the hosts' 3-1 win, scoring once himself.
And since the clubs' last meeting at Anfield three months ago the balance of power has swung heavily in favour of Alan Pardew's side with Liverpool eight points adrift of sixth-placed Newcastle after a run of five defeats in six Premier League matches.
Kenny Dalglish: "I fully understands any pre-match anxiety for Andy.
"It's not a bad thing, is it? If you weren't nervous you'd have a bit of a problem.
"In my case it was always best to be nervous rather than totally laid back.
"I don't think anyone can be laid back when they go and play at the club that gave him his opportunity in football and turned him into a professional footballer.
"For him and Jose it will be an exciting time to go back.
"It's not the first old club I've been back to and every club I've been at I've enjoyed. It was no different there.
"I enjoyed the people I worked with, the people I worked for, and they've got fantastic supporters.
"They get right behind their side, it's a fantastic place to go and play football and it's a great city that should be proud of its football club.
"This year Alan Pardew has done a fantastic job getting to where they are in the league and I'm looking forward to going back."