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title: "Everton: Vitaliy Mykolenko could face Brentford after illness"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2023-03-11T08:36:43Z"
modified: "2023-03-11T08:36:43Z"
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# Everton: Vitaliy Mykolenko could face Brentford after illness

**[Everton](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1678468549191375&usg=AOvVaw21m6b6sOWJTGjlZnC_OXYp) reporter for The Athletic Patrick Boyland has shared that Vitaliy Mykolenko could make a return at home to Brentford in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) after illness.**

### The Lowdown: Missed Nottingham Forest

Mykolenko missed last weekend’s 2-2 draw away at Nottingham Forest through [illness](https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1632368506757849089), which was the [first](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/vitaliy-mykolenko/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/404842/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) game that he has missed in the top flight so far this season.

Ben Godfrey, a central defender by trade, had to fill in at left-back in his place, and struggled at times up against Forest right-winger Brennan Johnson, who scored [twice](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64775043) in the match.

### The Latest: Return to training

Taking to Twitter, [Boyland](https://twitter.com/Paddy_Boyland/status/1633826553531629577) shared the news that Mykolenko has been ‘back in training’ after illness, meaning that he should be able to make a return against Brentford:

*“Mykolenko back in training after illness.”*

### The Verdict: Boost

Mykolenko’s return is no doubt a boost for the Goodison Park and outfit, as he is tried and trusted after not missing a Premier League match before last weekend.

It also means that a natural left-back can return to the position, with the Bees promising to be a tough nut to crack having been unbeaten in the league since [October](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brentford/scores-fixtures).

In what has been a disappointing season for the Merseysiders so far, Mykolenko has been one of Everton’s more consistent performers, ranking highly among his team-mates for average interceptions, blocks, key passes and crosses per game in the top flight ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/31/Show/England-Everton)), and the Toffees will need him to be at his best against Brentford, should he come straight back into the side.

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