Mikolenko has a torn ankle ligament. If surgery is required, he will miss Euro 2024 – Vatsko

The nature of the injury received became known Vitaly Mykolenko in the match Everton — Liverpool. The Ukrainian defender has a torn ankle ligament, the journalist reports Victor Vatsko.

According to available information, the player underwent an MRI, after which doctors considered the possibility of surgical intervention. If Vitaly undergoes surgery, he will miss not only the end of the season, but also the 2024 European Championship.

However, the doctors with whom the Ukrainian consulted suggested that it would be possible to do without surgery. With conservative treatment, Mikolenko will be able to return to action in six weeks.

On Tuesday, April 30, the footballer will have another consultation with doctors in London. She should bring final clarity to the situation.

Let us remind you that on April 24, during the first half of the home derby with Liverpool (Everton won 2:0), Mikolenko twisted his ankle in an extremely unfortunate manner. At the same time, the defender played until the break, and only then was replaced by Ashley Young. In the second half, Vitaly was already moving on crutches. According to head coach Sean Dyche, early indications were that things were “not looking good”.

Everton ranks 15th in the Premier League with 36 points from 35 rounds (including an eight-point deduction for violating financial fair play rules). The Toffees’ lead from the relegation zone is 11 points, and in the next round the Liverpudlians can ensure they retain their place in the elite.

The English Premier League season will end on May 19. Euro 2024 will take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14.