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NT confirm injured Everton player ‘already left camp’ – Will work on recovery with Toffees

Everton‘s Vitaliy Mykolenko has withdrawn from the Ukraine squad, raising alarm bells at the Premier League side. This season, the left-back has played every minute in the Premier League and in the EFL Cup for Everton. He has also been…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:20 AM
NT confirm injured Everton player ‘already left camp’ – Will work on recovery with Toffees
Key Things to Know
  • Vitaliy Mykolenko has left Ukraine's national team camp to recover from an injury at Everton.
  • Ukraine manager Andrea Maldera ruled the left-back out of the match against Northern Ireland to prevent a more serious issue.
  • The 27-year-old has played every minute for Everton in both the Premier League and EFL Cup this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko has withdrawn from the Ukraine national team camp due to an injury and returned to his club for recovery. Ukraine manager Andrea Maldera announced that the defender would not feature against Northern Ireland to avoid worsening the issue, with the Ukrainian football association subsequently confirming his departure.

Mykolenko has played every minute in the Premier League and EFL Cup for Everton this season, playing a crucial role in the squad's joint-best defensive record. With manager David Moyes lacking another recognized left-back, his fitness is a major concern ahead of the upcoming clash against Hull City on October 11.

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