Latest Everton injury news vs Manchester United – Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson updates in
Everton are preparing for their upcoming clash against Manchester United after the international break.
David Moyes will be keen to get more out of his side in a return to Premier League action, even after Everton secured victory over Fulham last time out.
Frustrations have still been felt at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with Everton’s defeat against Tottenham being a particular low point this campaign.
The Toffees haven’t been helped with Everton missing Jarrad Branthwaite through injury for the entire season so far.
Nathan Patterson has also been absent, with injury updates on himself and Branthwaite emerging ahead of the Man United clash.
Jarrad Branthwaite update drops ahead of Man United clash
Branthwaite has been linked with Manchester United in the past, but it appears unlikely that feature against the Red Devils for the time being.
The Englishman has been a big miss in each of the Evertonians’ 13 games across all competitions this season.
That doesn’t look like changing against Ruben Amorim’s side on 24 November as the Toffees travel to Old Trafford after the international break.
Premier Injuries reported, as of 13 November, that Branthwaite isn’t expected to return until late January, despite last playing competitively in May.
Back in October, Moyes spoke out to reveal that the centre-back nearly returned against Manchester City, but his recovery has been pushed back.
He said: “We had him back in training. We expected him to be very close for Man City, but it just didn’t feel quite right, so we got it checked and got some work done on it.
“We wouldn’t put a timescale on it – we’ll give him a chance to heal and take his time.“
Nathan Patterson could soon make Everton return
While Branthwaite looks likely to be out for an extended period, Patterson could soon return to the squad, potentially to face Man United.
The Scot is suffering from a groin problem and last featured in a under-21 clash against Bradford City in the EFL Trophy.
He has been afforded a potential return date of 24 November, the date of the United clash, with Moyes last speaking out to confirm his issue.
He said: “[Patterson] has had a small procedure on his groin, so he’s obviously not available for this game [vs Tottenham].“
It will be interesting to see who the head coach can bring back at Old Trafford, but even if he is fit, a place on the bench is the most likely outcome for Patterson.
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