Everton make the trip to the City Ground on Saturday to face an in-form Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
After securing an impressive point against Arsenal, David Moyes will be looking to get back to winning ways on the weekend.
However, Everton are going to be up against it as they face the side who currently sit third in the Premier League table
On the weekend, Everton welcomed back Iliman Ndiaye who returned to the starting XI with the equalising goal.
However, there was one injury frustration with Vitaliy Mykolenko missing the game despite playing in the Merseyside Derby.
Ahead of the game on the weekend, there has been an update on the Ukraine international’s fitness.
Everton share Vitaliy Mykolenko injury update
During the international break, Mykolenko picked up an injury, but the scans did not show the issue to be as serious as first feared.
But his return for the Merseyside Derby was short-lived as he then missed the game on the weekend against the Gunners.
Ahead of the trip to the City Ground, Everton have shared some images from Finch Farm training on Thursday, with Mykolenko spotted.
Everton want to hand Mykolenko a new contract after he has impressed as the club’s only natural left-back.
With the summer window on the horizon, Everton are keen to sign a new full-back with the Ukraine international needing competition out on the left.
But Moyes now has an interesting decision to make ahead of the game on Saturday.
David Moyes will have big Nathan Patterson decision to make
In Mykolenko’s absence, Moyes handed a rare start to Nathan Patterson who started on the left side of the defence.
Yerry Mina praised Patterson following his performance against the Gunners.
But Mykolenko has nailed down the starting spot at left-back, which will create an interesting question as to who will start on Saturday.
Patterson could leave Everton in the summer as he largely struggles for opportunities in the starting XI on Merseyside.
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