Refusing to zoom in, sky sports cameras avoid gruesome scene as Vitaliy Mykolenko suffers head injury

In a shocking turn of events during Everton’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, Sky Sports cameras made an unusual decision by refusing to zoom in on a gruesome injury sustained by Ukrainian player Vitaliy Mykolenko. The left-back was left with blood pouring from his head after a brutal collision with Toffees teammate James Tarkowski at Goodison Park on Sunday.

As Mykolenko lay on the ground, medics rushed to his aid, and it became apparent that the impact had caused a severe cut on his head, with blood streaming down past his eye and onto his face. Despite the severity of the injury, Sky Sports chose not to provide a close-up view of the gruesome scene.

Commentators, clearly taken aback by the sight, addressed the audience, with one commentator stating, “For the squeamish among you, we won’t get any closer.”

Mykolenko, showing resilience, eventually returned to the pitch with his head wrapped in a bandage. Despite the injury setback, he put in a brave performance, contributing to Everton’s successful defense in the goalless draw against Aston Villa.

The clash marked the first goalless stalemate overseen by Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, while for Everton’s manager Sean Dyche, it was another well-earned point in their pursuit of top-flight safety. The decision by Sky Sports to withhold a closer look at the injury has left fans and viewers speculating about the severity of the incident during this intense Premier League encounter.