Nathan Patterson바카라s Euro 2024 hopes have suffered a major blow after the Scotland and Everton right-back was told he needs an operation. (More Football News)
Patterson has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a hamstring injury against Chelsea on Monday.
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Hickey has not played since October 바카라 he also suffered a hamstring injury at Stamford Bridge 바카라 and is unlikely to play for Brentford again this season, but has not given up hope of making the Euros.
Celtic right-back Anthony Ralston has been in recent squads while versatile Bristol City player Ross McCrorie, who has featured at right-back in his career, was also a late call-up recently.
Clarke suffered a major blow earlier in the week when it was revealed that in-form Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson had suffered cruciate ligament damage, ruling him out of the summer tournament in Germany.
There was better news for Clarke from Norwich this week when it was revealed Grant Hanley is expected to return to training next week.
The defender pulled out of the Scotland squad for recent friendlies against Netherlands and Northern Ireland after suffering a setback following his recent return from a long-term Achilles injury.
