Everton defender ruled out of next two games as official decision made
Vitalii Mykolenko has been omitted from Ukraine’s squad for the international break.
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Hide AdThe Everton defender suffered a calf injury in training earlier this week, which forced him out of the 0-0 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday evening. Ashley Young instead deputised at left-back at the Blues earned a well-earned point at Goodison Park.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Blues boss Sean Dyche was unsure whether Ukraine would still want to call-up Mykolenko for further assessment. But the nation have subsequently updated their squad for Nations League games against Poland and Georgia - with Mykolenko left out.
That means that the ex-Dynamo Kyiv full-back can concentrate on his recovery during the hiatus of the season. Everton next turn their attention to a trip to Ipswich Town on Saturday 19 October.
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Hide AdDyche’s men will also be hoping to get Jarrad Branthwaite back for the Ipswich game. The centre-half was absent against Newcastle because of a thigh issue sustained earlier this week. Branthwaite has only made one appearance so far this season after having groin surgery in the summer.
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