Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Vitalii Mykolenko ruled out as Ukraine coach explains Everton defender absence

Get the latest Vitalii Mykolenko injury update as the Everton defender misses out for Ukraine, while Harrison Armstrong gets an England U21 promotion.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:30 AM
Vitalii Mykolenko ruled out as Ukraine coach explains Everton defender absence
Key Things to Know
  • Vitalii Mykolenko was ruled out for Ukraine due to injury concerns, while Harrison Armstrong earned an England U21 call-up.
  • Ukraine coach Andrea Maldara confirmed Mykolenko is not fit to play against Northern Ireland.
  • Everton manager David Moyes awaits further fitness updates on Mykolenko ahead of club action resuming.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton defender Vitalii Mykolenko has been ruled out of Ukraine's match against Northern Ireland after coach Andrea Maldara confirmed he is unfit. Maldara stated that Ukraine chose not to risk worsening the defender's condition. Meanwhile, Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong received a call-up to Lee Carsley's England Under-21 squad following roster withdrawals.

Mykolenko previously played 90 minutes in Ukraine's 1-0 victory over Hungary before being sidelined. Everton manager David Moyes is awaiting further updates on the left-back's status ahead of the domestic restart. Armstrong joins fellow Everton players Tyler Dibling and Tyrique George in the national youth setup.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.