Everton left-back Vitalii Mykolenko will miss the Toffees’ last three games of the season due to an ankle injury.
The Ukraine international fell awkwardly during last Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Liverpool at Goodison Park and was withdrawn at half-time.
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He won’t require surgery but will not be available for Everton’s games with Luton Town, Sheffield United and Arsenal.
A club statement read: “Vitalii Mykolenko suffered an ankle ligament injury during the 2-0 Merseyside derby win against Liverpool last Wednesday.
We can confirm Vitalii Mykolenko suffered an ankle ligament injury during last week’s Merseyside derby.
Vitalii has been assessed by a specialist, who revealed he will not require surgery. However, he will not be available for #EFC for the remainder of the season. 🔵
— Everton (@Everton) April 30, 2024
“The Blues left-back, who came off at half-time during the clash at Goodison Park, has been assessed by a specialist, who revealed the Ukraine international will not require surgery.
“However, Mykolenko will not be available for Everton for the remainder of the season.”
The win over Liverpool, and the subsequent 1-0 defeat of Brentford on Saturday, means Sean Dyche’s men have secured their top-flight status despite a combined eight-point penalty for two separate breaches of Profit and Sustainability regulations.
