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title: "Everton: Toffees receive Nathan Patterson injury boost"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-09-25T17:45:55Z"
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# Everton: Toffees receive Nathan Patterson injury boost

**Following an injury sustained during the international break, [Everton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/) have now received a positive update regarding the fitness of right-back Nathan Patterson.**

### **The Lowdown: Patterson’s emergence**

Having arrived at Goodison Park in January in a deal worth [£16m](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12508957/nathan-patterson-everton-sign-right-back-from-rangers-in-16m-deal), the 20-year-old failed to make an instant impact at the club before undergoing [ankle surgery](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathan-patterson/leistungsdaten/spieler/424015/plus/0?saison=2021), which kept him on the sidelines for the remainder of the season.

Going into the new campaign, the Scotland international was yet to make his [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) debut. However, the full-back must have made a great impression during pre-season because he has since [started every single top-flight game](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathan-patterson/leistungsdaten/spieler/424015) for the Toffees.

Patterson was thus included in [Scotland’s squad](https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/teams/117--scotland/squad/) for their UEFA Nations League fixtures taking place during the international break.

### **The Latest: Positive update**

Worryingly for Blues fans, the Scotsman succumbed to injury within just 25 minutes of his side’s [3-0 victory over Ukraine](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/21/scotland-ukraine-nations-league-match-report) on Wednesday, for which he [taken off the field on a stretcher.](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/nathan-patterson-massive-injury-relief-28073375)

However, according to [Scottish Express Sport](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/nathan-patterson-massive-injury-relief-28073375), the injury to the Everton man is not as bad as first feared, meaning he is not facing a lengthy period on the sidelines.

The player will see a specialist on Tuesday to confirm the extent of his injuries, but he is only expected to miss a short period.

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### **The Verdict: Promising youngster**

Having signed a [long-term deal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathan-patterson/profil/spieler/424015) with the Toffees, it is clear to see Frank Lampard thinks highly of the youngster, as he is seemingly destined to take over the right-back role from club legend Seamus Coleman.

As per [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/230f0471/Nathan-Patterson), compared with positional peers across Europe over the past year, the full-back ranks in the 96th percentile for tackles, in the 91st percentile for pressures and in the 83rd percentile for dribbles completed – illustrating his ability to push forward, as well as defend.

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Therefore, with Everton preparing for their away visit to [Southampton](https://www.skysports.com/everton-fixtures) on Saturday, Lampard will be hoping Patterson can make it back fit as soon as possible, with the [Manchester United](https://www.skysports.com/everton-fixtures) clash also just round the corner.