During the match against Liverpool, Ukrainian national team defender and Everton player Vitalii Mykolenko suffered an injury — a ruptured ligament in the ankle. This information was reported by Ukrainian journalist and commentator Viktor Vatsko on his YouTube channel «Vatsko Live».
Everton’s Vitalii Mykolenko Faces Uncertain Future After Injury
After the game against Liverpool, the footballer underwent an MRI. Everton doctors stated that there might be a need for surgery, which would definitely rule him out of the European Championship.
However, it seems that the doctors have decided that surgery may not be necessary. Mykolenko may be able to return to the field in six weeks.
In April, the defender will go to London for a consultation with doctors. After this, it will be known whether he can participate in Euro 2024, which starts on June 14.
On March 26, Ukraine defeated Iceland in the final of the qualifying play-off with a score of 2:1.
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