Vitaliy Mykolenko started for Everton in their thrilling away fixture against Wolverhampton, helping his team secure a 3-2 victory on August 30, 2025. The Ukrainian defender's performance earned him an average rating despite the positive result for the "Toffees".
"We showed character today. It wasn't my best performance personally, but the team got what we came for - three points," – a realistic quote Mykolenko might have said after the match.
Everton demonstrated resilience on the road, continuing their positive momentum in the Premier League campaign. The win marks an important step forward for the Liverpool-based club who recently strengthened their squad with a new goalkeeper.
Interestingly, it was a good day for Ukrainian players in the Premier League, with Mykolenko featuring for Everton while Yarmoluk was in action for Brentford against Sunderland - though the latter's team suffered a defeat.
Manchester United also finally managed to break their winless streak on the same matchday, bringing some relief to their supporters after a difficult start to the season.
For Wolverhampton, this defeat comes during a busy transfer period. The "Wolves" have been particularly active in the market, having recently signed a defender from Girona and a player described as the fastest in Serie A. They've also been dealing with several outgoing transfers, including negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over Fabio Silva.
Can Mykolenko improve his performance in upcoming matches? The full-back will certainly be looking to make a stronger impression as the season progresses.
