Everton manager Vitaly Mykolenko gave a heated interview to The Athletic. Vikhovanets Dynamo Kiev shared important emotions ahead of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
The footballer's parents will continue to live near Kiev and now face the threat of Russian missile strikes. Following the words of Mikolenko, he calls the others in order to get into their troubles.
" Every night, while you sleep, ballistic missiles fall on you, you have to sleep in the shelter every night, so that you are safe. It’s true that you are never in trouble. It seems to me that my mother is already mentally tired, because I can’t understand how scary it is. I’m hoping this will end soon,” Vitaly said.
Speaking about general football aspects, Mykolenko highly appreciated his skills in defensive martial arts. It is important to note that against such superniks as Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah, it is necessary to maintain a maximum concentration of over 90 chlorine.
The champion of the exercises: if he is in optimal physical shape, he can beat someone one-on-one in a fight.
After the last Merseyside derby everyone said (1:2 Liverpool win): “Miko, you played well”. Ale I Vidpov: “No, Salah gave the assist and scored”. I played a good game, but in the neutral gravets. Zagalom, it’s acceptable if people think that I’m reliable in defense, even if we play more in defense than in attack,” the footballer said.
Mikolenko also commented on the signing of a new contract with Everton, which is due until the summer of 2029 (8 cherubs were paid). Ukrainians said that the club showed great respect for their homeland, which became a key factor.
Stability is valued, so in the hour of moving from Everton’s management, without contact with other teams and without considering options for the transition, try to continue your career in your current team.
" The club has shown me great respect and is good for me and my family. The most important people for me were the people with whom I work. I need stability, and I want to be in the same club with these very friends. When we started to get involved with Everton, I didn’t see the transition and didn’t agree with the same team. I think it was good for the club,” summed up Mykolenko.
We guess that Mikolenko moved to Everton in 2022 from Dynamo Kiev for 23 million euros. The Ukrainian fullback played 165 matches for the Toffees, scoring 4 goals and 5 assists. Everton is currently in 7th place in the Premier League standings with 9 points after 5 rounds played..