Nathan Patterson has returned to Everton for a scan after being stretchered off during Scotland's 3-0 win over Ukraine on Wednesday. The 20-year-old right-back lasted less than half an hour before suffering a fresh injury scare, just weeks after returning from ankle surgery.
Patterson, who joined Everton from Rangers for £12 million, has started all seven Premier League games this season and impressed fans. The injury threatens to disrupt his momentum at a time when Everton manager Frank Lampard is already dealing with several injuries, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Yerry Mina, Ben Godfrey, and Jordan Pickford.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke expressed hope the injury is not serious, saying: "It doesn't look too good when he goes off on a stretcher. He obviously felt something on his leg, we'll just wait and see what the medics say. Hopefully, it's not too serious."
Patterson acknowledged the support on social media, writing: "Thanks for all the messages last night. Really appreciate the support. The boys were great from start to finish." He will now await results of the scan at Everton's Finch Farm training base.
