Everton could get Patterson boost for Fulham clash
Everton could have Nathan Patterson back in the matchday squad in time for their trip to Fulham next weekend after the Scot resumed full training with the rest of the first team.
Patterson sustained what was initially feared to be serious damage to his ankle when he had to be stretchered off the pitch while playing for Scotland against Ukraine last month.
However, following detailed scans and consultation with a specialist, it was determined that the 22-year-old might only be out for four to five weeks and he will be in line with the more optimistic end of that prognosis if he is, indeed, fit to travel to Craven Cottage.
A January signing from Rangers at the age of 20, Patterson had to wait to make his Premier League debut after injuring his ankle ligaments in training on the eve of what was supposed to be his first appearance after the 45 minutes he had played against Boreham Wood in the FA Cup.
The requirement for surgery on his ankle prematurely ended his 2021-22 season but he went straight into the starting line-up for the first match of the current campaign and was first-choice right-back until his unfortunate injury on international duty.
Though club captain Seamus Coleman has been solid as his replacement over the past few weeks, Everton have missed Patterson’s dynamism and ability to get up and down the right flank so the Scot’s return should be a boon to Frank Lampard.
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2 Posted 22/10/2022 at 09:29:04
3 Posted 22/10/2022 at 09:36:44
4 Posted 22/10/2022 at 09:57:03
5 Posted 22/10/2022 at 10:03:39
6 Posted 22/10/2022 at 10:52:17
Good job we have such a fine understudy in Coleman still putting it all on the line for 90 minutes for the club. What a fantastic player he has been for us.
Coleman is at the stage of his career where the odd cameos for a few games will not damage his reputation.
The likes of Mike Lyons, Dave Watson and Peter Reed all endured the usual derisory comments about their age, fitness and ability whilst at the end of their Everton careers but you won't get any more committed players in a blue shirt.
All of them, including Coleman, are great servants to the club.
7 Posted 22/10/2022 at 11:19:22
Coleman is great servant of the club, but the fact is, the game is quicker and quicker, and pace is essential, especially so at full-back.
With Coleman's lack of pace, it means we are unable to break down the right side. If he does go forward, we are very susceptible on the break, and that isn't helped by both Coady and Tarkowski lacking pace.
So the team is forced to sit deeper. The lack of full-backs supporting the attack also seriously limits the wing play. Gordon and Grey are forced to move and play the ball centrally as there are no overlapping runs creating space. This allows the oppostion full-backs to man-mark the wingers and close the attacks.
Full-back is quite possibly the most important role in modern football. Coleman can offer something as a sub when we need to close games out, but as a starter, it seriously weakens our team.
8 Posted 22/10/2022 at 12:14:55
Ten Hag at Man Utd has wasted no time in dropping Wan Bissaka despite him being probably the best right-back defender in the league. He can't cross or pass the ball.
Patterson has done really well since he has started games. I am yet to see any real end product from him but the future looks good. I also think if we had a couple of Albrighton types in the wide positions, it would free up the fullbacks to get forward more. As it stands Gray and Gordon don't look like they can link up with anyone in the team which is another worry.
9 Posted 23/10/2022 at 01:55:28
At most he Will be on the bench I believe and I doubt hell play unless something happens
Lampard is always over cautious with injuries. But Great news anyway
10 Posted 23/10/2022 at 02:38:21
11 Posted 23/10/2022 at 02:46:47
12 Posted 23/10/2022 at 11:55:47
This positivity is having a positive effect, mind you, I am always optimistic where Everton are concerned, wish I could say that for all TW'ers.
13 Posted 23/10/2022 at 20:15:49
Like Dom, ease him back whilst we can. It's a long season.
14 Posted 25/10/2022 at 09:32:46
I just wonder if his 100% committed style of play may lead to him picking up more injuries as the season wears on?
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1 Posted 22/10/2022 at 08:55:14