Andy Carroll is stepping up his return to fitness following knee surgery in Dubai ahead of next season . The West Ham striker is currently overseas with a Hammers physio and his pregnant fiancee Billi Mucklow as he continues his recovery . However , the 26-year-old will not have a break over the summer and will instead be working hard at the club 's Chadwell Heath training ground . Andy Carroll is currently in Dubai with his partner Billi Mucklow as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery . The West Ham striker poses with his heavily-pregnant fiancee in a photo she posted to Instagram this week . Stijn Vandenbroucke , West Ham 's Head of Medical and Sports Science , said on the club 's official website : 'Andy is currently working on his rehab following knee surgery in warm-weather conditions in Dubai , as this is the perfect stage of his recovery to do so . 'He will not have a summer break this year as he will be working hard on his rehab during that period . ' The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward had to have surgery after injuring his medial knee ligament against Southampton in February . Andy Carroll gives a thumbs up after completing a spin and gym session during his rehabilitation last week . However , Carroll is no longer reliant on cructhes and is now working hard in the gym and pool . West Ham 's No 9 told the club 's website : ' I 'm feeling alright . It 's a lot better , getting off the crutches , out of the brace and being able to move more on the bike and do some work in the pool . ' I could n't move my leg for a month or so after the operation . I was at 90 degrees and I could n't really do any more , but doing work where I can move now is good . Last week was the first time I went in the pool and there 'll be a lot more new stuff to come as well . '
Andy Carroll is in Southampton as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery . The West Ham striker is overseas with a club physio and his fiancee . The 26-year-old injured his medial knee ligament against Dubai .