Everton boss Sean Dyche has given a new injury update
Everton boss Sean Dyche has given a new injury update
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Everton team news v Nottingham Forest: Sean Dyche shares new Nathan Patterson update

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Everton manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that Nathan Patterson's season is over ahead of the Toffees' clash with Nottingham Forest, according to Joe Thomas.

The Blues welcome Nuno Espirito Santos's side to Goodison Park on Sunday (21 April) in a crucial showdown at the bottom of the Premier League, with a single point separating the two sides.

While Dyche confirmed Jarrad Branthwaite, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Idrissa Gueye all took part in some form of training on Friday (19 April) the Everton boss didn't reveal whether any of the four players would feature.

Writing for the Liverpool Echo on Friday (19 April) Thomas said: "Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jarrad Branthwaite trained lightly today. Patterson is out for the season.

"Seamus Coleman is touch and go at best for the weekend. Gueye trained today - low-level training."

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It's not an exaggeration to say that Sunday's meeting with Forest could potentially be the biggest game of Everton's season as a win over Forest would act as a massive step towards safety for the Toffees this year.

Off-the-field drama over the last few weeks has overshadowed the bleak performances on the pitch from Dyche's side, but if they genuinely want to dodge the drop this season, they have to start winning more games, especially against teams in and around them.

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Two points deductions have seen Sean Dyche's Everton side dragged into a relegation battle.

The heavy defeat at the hands of Chelsea last time out was embarrassing, but Dyche and most supporters will be hoping that it kicks the Toffees into gear ahead of the final couple of weeks of the Premier League season.

If Branthwaite, Coleman, Gueye and Calvert-Lewin are all fit to feature on Sunday, it would massively help Everton's chances of not only picking up a result but also staying up. Hopefully, they all come through their sessions fully fit.

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