Mykolenko faces fitness battle for Liverpool match

Everton's left-back Vitalii Mykolenko is facing a tough recovery after suffering a serious injury. He was hurt during a UEFA Nations League game against Belgium while playing for Ukraine. The injury happened in the 69th minute of the match. Coach Serhiy Rebrov called the injury "really serious." Mykolenko had to leave the game, which ended 3-0 in favor of Belgium. This loss meant Ukraine was eliminated from the tournament, with a 4-3 aggregate score. Reports say Mykolenko confirmed it was a thigh injury. He is scheduled for an MRI to assess the damage. He will return to Everton soon, where the team is concerned about his fitness for their upcoming game against Liverpool. The Merseyside Derby is set for April 2 at Anfield. This will be the last time Everton plays at Anfield before their new stadium opens. Mykolenko is crucial to the team, having played in 27 out of 29 Premier League matches this season. If he can't play, Everton may rely on other options like Ashley Young, who is the oldest player in the squad.