Everton defender Nathan Patterson insists he's wanting ahead to the English Premier League marketing campaign amid reviews that he may very well be set to go away Merseyside.
The appropriate-back has endured a torrid time since leaving Rangers in January for The Toffees after signing for Rafa Benitez, when the Spaniard was shortly changed by Frank Lampard following the 20-year-old's arrival south of the border. He has made only one look below Lampard in opposition to Boreham Wooden within the FA Cup, throughout which he was subbed at half-time, earlier than choosing up an ankle knock that ended his marketing campaign.
Nevertheless, Patterson is again to full health and he has been handed an opportunity in pre-season to impress Lampard and his teaching workers, with the newest look coming in opposition to Blackpool amid hypothesis he may very well be set to go away Goodison Park. Reviews recommend that Lampard needs the full-back to get extra game-time by sending him out to a different membership this summer time.
If the previous Chelsea and Derby boss is contemplating a transfer for Patterson he may very well be compelled into a serious rethink. The Scotland cap chipped in with two assists in Everton 's 4-2 win at Bloomfield Highway.
The Liverpool ECHO raved in regards to the efficiency of the previous Rangers full again, branding him the person of the match. They wrote: "An excellent show from the Scotland worldwide as he confirmed Blues supporters simply what he's able to producing. Two assists and a continuing risk down the suitable, he was Everton’s man of the match."
Amid the reviews, Patterson saved his concentrate on the league with the large kick-off simply two weeks away. He advised membership TV: "It was good to get extra minutes below the belt. It is good for the legs and good for the beginning of the season, and I am wanting ahead to it.
"It is clearly my intention to attempt to present for the workforce, and clearly get ahead for the workforce. I received two (assists) at present so I'm delighted with that.
"The followers at all times come out for the away video games and it was an incredible help as soon as once more. No shock."
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