Vitalii Mykolenko heaped praise on Everton teammate Iliman Ndiaye suggesting that the Senegalese forward “can do anything with the ball” and called him the most skilful player in the Premier League.
The Ukrainian left-back has often played with Ndiaye on the same flank on the left side of the pitch and has seen his genius from up close. Asked about how the side plays to his strengths, Mykolenko said, “Just play to his feet, so it's easy.
“Then, he will create everything from a few yards, he needs just a few yards. If you've seen his skills, it's incredible. I don't like to play against players like him.
“If you play the ball to him, he can make everything, he can create, he can do anything with the ball. I think he's the most skilful player in the Premier League at the moment.
Despite being only into his second season as a Toffee, Ndiaye has already etched some landmark moments and is sure to go down in Everton folklore. He scored the last two goals in the final game at Goodison Park last season and also grabbed the first goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium this campaign.
“Maybe international players don't understand this as much as Seamus Coleman, but definitely, they were very important goals and [a very important] game for me, for Iliman and for the fans as well, so I think he knows it's very important for our supporters,” Mykolenko added.
“He has a big future, I hope he will play for Everton for many years.”
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2 Posted 07/04/2026 at 15:19:35
I just wish he had the ball at his feet more often. Maybe, just maybe, Moyes will give him a summer of training at the #10 slot to see if he can fill the role. It's my hunch that he can.
3 Posted 07/04/2026 at 15:29:08
When he is on the ball you automatically anticipate something can happen, and so often it does.
Definitely one of the best ball players in the prem, such quick feet, great ability and awareness, he scores goals, creates chances, occupies multiple defenders, so comfy on the ball and easy on the eye...
Give him a new long contract, pay the guy, there's nobody better...
4 Posted 07/04/2026 at 16:02:42
I think he’s playing better now he’s back playing on the left because the distance between the fullbacks on either side is shorter, plus he has got KDH, coming left to play with him, but I’d love to see Ilima, having a go at number ten, if we could improve our wide positions.
It all boils down to the system, some people think it’s fine, others think it’s a little bit too rigid, whilst others think it’s way to rigid at times.
We are doing better, and what I’m saying is not meant to be a negative. Hopefully we get into the champions league and get the money to make us more competitive🤞
5 Posted 07/04/2026 at 16:24:52
Need more players of that ilk.
The barrier is the quality. Dont be kidded it is anything else. It isn't.
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