Everton defender Vitaliy Mykolenko shared his thoughts on the fight for survival in the elite division of the English Championship every season.
Vitaliy Mykolenko. Photo: Getty Images“It’s very difficult and psychologically hard when you’ve been playing for three years and every year you’re fighting for survival. It’s not easy for me. I struggle with it, but every time I go onto the pitch, I try to progress and help us avoid getting into the relegation zone.
My wife always supports me — two years ago when we were in the relegation zone, she told me every morning not to worry and everything would be fine. I remember being very anxious about the possibility of relegation from the EPL at the end of my season with the team. I couldn’t sleep because of that pressure, but it all ended well.
I fully understand our fans, as they support us in every game, and we don’t achieve results. It’s very frustrating when we lose or draw. I understand them, but as a player, I try to do everything in my power to gain points and win matches, especially at Goodison,” cites Mykolenko BBC.
