Following Vitaliy Mykolenko’s second injury suffered during Ukraine’s 4-0 victory against Moldova on Tuesday, June 11, Sean Dyche has every reason to be frustrated.
Sergiy Rebrov hopes to help Ukraine reach the knockout rounds as they get ready for Euro 2024. Ukraine is paired with Belgium, Romania, and Slovakia in Group E. With his injury problems at Goodison Park towards the end of the season, the Toffees full-back is a vital member of the national team, and it is crucial that he get some playing time before the tournament.
An ankle ailment kept Mykolenko out of the final four Premier League games of the season, and he most definitely shouldn’t have been thrust into the starting lineup while playing for his country. The 25-year-old was substituted off at halftime due to a prearranged decision, although he played 45 minutes in a 3-1 loss to Poland. It is clear that the defender was pushed too hard following the most recent setback.
Sean Dyche has to express his annoyance as Everton’s star Vitaliy Mykolenko has a setback with his injuries
Mykolenko only played for thirty minutes in Ukraine’s friendly match against Moldova before collapsing to the ground in agony following an attempt to connect on a cross into the attacking penalty area. Although the Everton full-back is a vital member of Ukraine’s squad, it is evident that he was not prepared to play the amount of minutes that were assigned to him. Depending on the severity of the injury, this might negatively impact the Toffees’ 2024–25 preparations.
