Everton head coach David Moyes has announced that he is awaiting the doctors' verdict on the injury to team defender Vitaliy Mykolenko.
«Mykolenko is a very good guy, we love him very much. He’s a good person and it’s easy to communicate with him off the field. His football has improved significantly. I was surprised by his play when I returned to Everton — he showed how good he is.
I think Mykolenko has handled some of the best wing players in the Premier League very well, and it pleasantly surprised me. Whether it’s Saka or Salah — he did a very good job.
I believe Ukrainians will be pleased to hear this about Miko. I truly think he has likely been the strongest link in the team’s defense over recent seasons. We’ve been trying to strengthen the front line to have more options in attack — and the team looks good, I’m satisfied.
I want him to become better in the final third of the game. I like that he’s more creative. I want him to make better passes, and I’d like him to make more assists, which I think he can do.
Now he’s used to the physical demands, used to the speed of the game. So, I think he’s playing very well. I know it’s never easy to play in the Premier League, and I think Miko is handling it well,» FootballHub’s Telegram channel quotes Moyes.