Though their expected response would be explosive, it isn’t directed at them as a team; rather, it’s about the recent events involving the Toffees.
There will be a large-scale demonstration during the match where the home support will air their complaints about the ten-point deduction they received last week.
It’s going to be one of the season’s most memorable atmospheres, complete with flags, banners, a plane, and more.
The athletes’ ability to live up to the boisterous reception they are anticipated to get is their only hope.
Sean Dyche needs to be realistic in his approach to keep the supporters happy while making sure his players aren’t overwhelmed by the moment. Because they are the most skilled at magic, people like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford need to be hushed.
Thankfully, they may have found the ideal man in Nathan Patterson to neutralize the wide man’s threat.
To what extent is Nathan Patterson skilled?
The 22-year-old full-back, who cost £16 million to sign with Merseyside after leaving Rangers, has had a difficult time getting used to life in the Premier League while trailing behind Seamus Coleman and now Ashley Young.
However, today is not a day for either of those two ageing aces.
Although the former could have been trusted if he had been fully fit, Patterson’s membership in the U21s makes him the superior pick due to his younger physicality than the 38-year-old.
Not to mention, according to Sofascore, the defender, who was previously called a “diamond” by analyst Danny Murphy, averaged 2.6 tackles and 1.9 clearances per game during the previous league season.
These numbers are likely even more amazing given his positional issues and inexperience, which he will have to eliminate from his game after working with Dyche for several months.
Since Rashford is taller and faster than the former Burnley player, Patterson, who is also quick, is the only viable substitute.
