EVERTON have confirmed that Nathan Patterson will be out for four to five weeks with an ankle injury.
The former Rangers youngster was stretchered off for Scotland against Ukraine last week.
A club statement read: "Everton defender Nathan Patterson is expected to be out for around four to five weeks with an ankle injury.
"The 20-year-old Blues right-back was forced off while on international duty during Scotland’s Nations League win over Ukraine at Hampden Park last Wednesday.
"Following a consultation with a specialist in London, Patterson will now undergo treatment under the care of Everton’s medical team at Finch Farm."