Soccer-Blow for Everton as defender Patterson out for the season

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round Replay - Everton v Crystal Palace - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - January 17, 2024 Everton's Nathan Patterson during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

(Reuters) - Everton have suffered a hit to their bid to stay in the Premier League after defender Nathan Patterson was ruled out for the season and will need surgery after sustaining a hamstring injury during their loss at Chelsea, manager Sean Dyche said.

The injury means the 22-year-old right back is a doubt for Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign in June.