Everton manager Sean Dyche has confirmed in his press conference that Ireland captain Seamus Coleman will not play this weekend.
Dyche's side, who are in the midst of a relegation battle, will play Fulham in one of the lunchtime kick-offs today.
The club has eight games remaining and is currently just outside the relegation zone on goal difference.
However, they will have to do so without Coleman, who was taken off in the 87th minute of the 2-0 loss at Old Trafford with a suspected hamstring injury.
"He's got a niggly hamstring which will need a bit of time to settle down," said the Everton manager.
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“He’s been in fine form so obviously that’s another awkward one for us. He shouldn’t be too long, but he won’t make it for the weekend.”
Everton could turn to Scottish full-back Patterson to replace Coleman. He was handed a first appearance in more than three months against United.
"It's as much about game time with Pat, coming back from an injury and then spending a bit of time out," added Dyche.
"So it's as much game time. The way things have worked with the international break, even getting some reserve games. It's been awkward. So it's game time as much as anything.
"But he's certainly in the thinking."
Everton's game against Fulham at Goodison Park starts at 3pm
