Everton boss Frank Lampard has admitted Nathan Patterson's injury while on Scotland duty is a 'blow for us all'.
The former Rangers full-back was stretchered off in the first of three Nations League games after picking up a first half injury against Ukraine. The Dark Blues would go on to win that clash 3-0 before another Hampden success over the Republic of Ireland. They then claimed a share of the spoils in Poland in the return with Ukraine to top the section and gain promotion to League A with the bonus of a guaranteed play-off and No2 seed for the Euro 2024 qualifying draw.
Despite the huge positives from the international week, losing Patterson was a major down point for both club and country with the youngster playing every single minute of Everton's English Premier League campaign to date. Ex-Chelsea and England star Lampard admits he wants the defender back and firing as soon as possible with the five-week return period a positive from what they first thought. He also heaped praise on Seamus Coleman for being Patterson's biggest fan.
