Sport nationEverton: Nathan Patterson may have played last ever game at Goodison ParkNathan Patterson is struggling to get a game at Everton under Sean
Everton: Nathan Patterson may have played last ever game at Goodison Park
Nathan Patterson’s recent hamstring injury during the 6-0 Everton demolition at the hands of Chelsea has cast doubt on his participation in Scotland’s Euro 2024 campaign.
That’s according to the Daily Mail (18 April) who claim there is a high possibility that he will not play again this season, as he is set to travel to London to see a specialist for further evaluation.
This injury not only jeopardises his involvement in the Euros but also raises questions about his future with the Toffees, especially if he leaves the club in the summer.
Nathan Patterson has put in sub-par displays for Everton this season
The Scotland international’s statistics this season are far from impressive, especially in comparison to full-backs in Europe’s top five leagues.
According to fbref, he’s had 1.5 shot creating actions per 90 minutes – which is worse than 85 per cent of players in his position.
He’s also attempted a paltry 47.11 passes every 90 minutes and that puts him in the 31st percentile.
What’s even more shocking is his pass accuracy which is only 71 per cent and there are just 14 per cent of other full-backs worse than him.
He struggles to get past opponents or impose himself as a real threat in the final third as well.
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Given the modern game and full-backs playing high and wide, Sean Dyche will not be impressed by these stats.
He averages just 0.57 take-ons, 0.79 touches in the opposition penalty area and 1.36 progressive carries – all of which hold him in pretty poor stead in comparison.
Nathan Patterson is not high in the pecking order at Everton
Patterson’s potential absence from the Euros could be a significant blow for Scotland, as he has been a key player in the squad.
The injury could also impact his future with the Toffees, as a prolonged recovery period might lead the club to consider alternatives in the transfer market.
He is arguably fourth in the pecking order of right-backs as Seamus Coleman, Ben Godfrey and Ashley Young have all been favoured as starters by Sean Dyche.
If there is a market for Patterson, there is a chance that he may never play for the club again, depending on the severity of his injury and the club’s transfer plans.
In the worst-case scenario, if Patterson’s injury is severe and he is unable to return to the pitch before the summer transfer window, his departure could mean the end of his tenure with the club.
Nathan Patterson has not been a regular for Everton
Thus, given his poor performances, lack of game time, injury and his age as it could fetch a decent transfer fee, a summer exit cannot be ruled out.
In other Everton news, a senior player may never start for the club again after the Chelsea loss and is now very likely to leave in June.
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