NATHAN PATTERSON NEWS

Youth team minutes Patterson got the start with the U21 team during Monday's clash with Watford.

Impact Patterson recovered from a hamstring injury earlier in the season, but has yet to make his senior team debut. The defender got some more minutes with the youth team as he continues to build fitness. Moving forward he would likely be available as a depth option for the senior team.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season debut Patterson (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Ipwsich.

Impact Patterson's inclusion is surprising after being deemed a longer-term absence by Sean Dyche in the buildup to Saturday's match. The fullback has yet to debut this season, but is available if called on from the bench Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Patterson (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Ipswich Town, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Patto is on his longer-term plan to getting back but he's looking fitter a...

Impact Patterson will have to waityet another week for a return as he continues to mend his injured hamstring. However, he has been training regularly, bringing confidence that he will be fit soon. That said, he will hope for another clean week of training and possibly feature against Fulham on Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Newcastle Patterson (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Patto is more common sense now. He's out training all of the time bu...

Impact Patterson has been on the brink of a return for some time, as he has been training and playing the reserve teams since mid-September but has yet to feature yet. He will now have a slight chance of making that happen Saturday, although his availability will likely come down to a fitness test. However, the defender seems to be more likely to miss out on another match, with a return coming immediately after the international break. Either way, this is still positive news, as he should be back on the field within the club's next two matches.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with U21s Patterson played roughly 60 minutes in a match with the U21s Monday, according to his club.

Impact Patterson has gotten his first minutes in a competitive match in a while, having competed with the U21s to further his recovery program. This is positive news, as it does imply the defender is nearing a return. There is a possibility he finds himself on the team sheet in a bench role to face Newcastle on Saturday after testing his legs, although a return following the international break against Ipswich Town on Oct. 19 seems a bit more likely.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Palace Patterson (hamstring) is doubtful for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Certainly Jarrad is in front of the curve compared to Patto. Patto...

Impact Patterson looks to most likely be missing out on Saturday's match, with the defender needing more time despite receiving minutes with the U21s last week. However, he is still a late call, giving him a slight chance to appear. Even if that is the case, a bench spot is probably the best he can do after so much doubt about his availability.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time with second team Patterson (hamstring) played 60 minutes with Everton's U21s Saturday, according to his club.

Impact Patterson served with the U21s over the weekend as expected, seeing 60 minutes on the field. This is good news for the defender, as it leaves him in a decent spot to return, with that likely coming in their next match. That said, he will hope to return in their next contest against Crystal Palace on Tuesday, probably seeing a spot on the bench if selected.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Training again but not ready Patterson (hamstring) is training again but will remain out to face Aston Villa on Saturday, according to manager Sean Dyche. "Jarrad is just really on the grass now so he's at the...

Impact Patterson has seen a great improvement in his health after finding a spot in group training over the week, being his first time training with the team since picking up the issues. However, he will still need more time to recover, with his return likely coming within the next one to two weeks. The defender will probably only hold a spot on the bench in a rotational role once fit.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out long term Patterson (hamstring) is still out "long term," according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Patterson underwent hamstring surgery about four months ago and remains without a timeline until he can get on the pitch. It's not a great situation for Everton, who are slim at right-back with Seamus Coleman and Ashley Young the only other options, both of whom are closer to 40 years old than 30. The hope for Patterson is to return in the coming months, but hamstring injuries are rarely easy to project, especially after surgery.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set for surgery Patterson (hamstring) will undergo surgery on his hamstring, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Patterson's season is more likely than not over with less than a month still to play in the Premier League. Dyche didn't officially rule him out for the remainder of the season but it's hard to see Patterson completing recovery from the hamstring issue. If that is the end of Patterson's season he will finish with 20 appearances (nine starts) and a career-high two assists.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury confirmed Patterson has been confirmed to have injured his hamstring in Monday's 6-0 loss to Chelsea, as manager Sean Dyche stated, "Patto's looks a bit more serious. A hamstring injury, we...

Impact Patterson now looks to possibly be in jeopardy of missing time after he went down Monday, as his injury has been announced as a hamstring issue that does appear to be somewhat serious. Luckily, this isn't the biggest loss for the club if he does miss time, as he has only played in one of the club's past 10 games. The defender will most likely receive more testing in the coming days to settle his status for Sunday's match against Nottingham, but at the moment, don't expect him to be on the team sheet.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Patterson was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Monday's clash with Chelsea.

Impact Patterson was brought on to start the second half but was forced off before the end of the second half. The defender is a depth option when everyone else is fit, but he will still be an injury doubt for Sunday's clash with Nottingham Forest. Seamus Coleman got the start against Chelsea.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances as sub Patterson had two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Patterson subbed on in the 41st minute for the injured Ashley Young and made the second-most tackles for Everton in the match. The right-back may get the nod if the starter is not cleared to play at Burnley on Saturday. He has 14 appearances (five starts) so far and two assists.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Patterson came off the bench to register an assist in Thursday's 3-1 victory over Newcastle.

Impact It has been a somewhat disappointing season for Patterson so far. Ashley Young has been preferred at right-back and Seamus Coleman's return from injury could further complicate matters. He notched his second assist of the season with a neat pass down the touch line for Beto to net the third.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Patterson assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Sheffield United.

Impact Patterson recorded his first assist of the season after a cross found Arnau Danjuma in the box, who beat the goalkeeper from short-range. Additionally, he sent in four crosses. However, the defender managed only one tackle, after achieving two or more in the previous three games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in friendly Patterson (hamstring) will feature in the starting XI against Stade Nyonnais on Friday.

Impact Patterson looks set to enter the 2023-24 campaign as the first-choice right-back while Seamus Coleman works his way back from a serious knee injury. Patterson began the previous campaign as the preferred option for then-manager Frank Lampard before suffering a long-term injury of his own. Under current boss Sean Dyche, Patterson struggled for regular minutes with Coleman's veteran presence securing more starts.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for finale Patterson (hamstring) will miss Sunday's finale against Bournemouth, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Patterson came off in the 29th minute last match and it's too quick of a turnaround for a muscle injury. He opened the campaign in good form and then injuries took him out of the equation, so much that Dyche eventually preferred Seamus Coleman late in the season. Still, Patterson is the right-back of the future for Everton after reaching 19 league appearances (14 starts) this past season.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring Patterson (hamstring) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Leicester due to a hamstring injury, The Liverpool Echo reports.

Impact Patterson's injury against Wolves was confirmed to be his hamstring, and seems likely to sideline him Sunday. The defender has been the top choice right-back when fit, but seems set to miss the crucial relegation decider. Michael Keane figures to shift to the right flank and fill in for Patterson.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury vs Wolves Patterson left Saturday's game against Wolverhampton in the first half due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact The promising right-back departed the contest with an apparent injury, but the severity of it remains to be seen. Michael Keane, who regularly plays as a center-back, replaced him to feature on the right side of the defense.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Manchester United Patterson (knee) is available for Saturday's match versus Manchester United.

Impact Patterson returns to the squad list after missing nearly two months because of a knee injury and will be eased into action. He has tallied 39 tackles, 11 interceptions, 27 clearances, and four chances created in 13 appearances (11 starts).

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not mentioned in injury updates Patterson (knee) was left off manager Sean Dyche's injury report in the leadup to Saturday's trip to Manchester United.

Impact Patterson was seemingly ready to return after making a pair of substitute appearances for Scotland during the international break but once again found himself watching from the sidelines. Considering Patterson has been out of action for Everton since Jan. 3 versus Brighton, he may be hard-pressed to unseat team captain Seamus Coleman from the right-back spot in the starting XI.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of squad Monday Patterson (knee) was not included in the squad to face Tottenham on Monday.

Impact Patterson did get some minutes with Scotland during the international break but was used minimally in those contests. Either the left-back's knee is still an issue or it could be a tactical decision considering the team has four defenders already available off the bench even without Patterson.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench with Scotland Patterson (knee) appeared off the bench in both of Scotland's matches this past week.

Impact Patterson has been edging closer to a return in the last month and minutes with the national team should only help. He played in a couple U21 matches early March and figures to be close to full fitness coming out of the international break. The question is if he'll return to the starting XI, as Sean Dyche may prefer the experience of Seamus Coleman at right-back.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to face Brentford Patterson is not in the match day squad to face Brentford on Saturday.

Impact Patterson misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The fullback played 90 minutes during a U21 match Monday, so he could return as soon as next week's match against Chelsea.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Patterson (knee) went a full 90 in Monday's match with the U21s and is still "getting that true match sharpness," according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Patterson hasn't played since Jan. 3 because of a knee injury and will likely be eased back into action, as he's been given a couple rounds with the U21s. At this rate, he figures to be in the squad before the break, though getting a start over Seamus Coleman in the next two contests still seems like a doubt given his layoff.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE