Ajax Amsterdam and Ukraine national team winger Viktor Tsygankov has suffered an injury ahead of the final group stage matches of the UEFA Nations League. Due to the injury, the footballer was not included in the Dutch club's squad for the match against AZ, and according to the latest data, he also failed to make the main roster of the national team published ahead of the November training camp.

The injury was sustained in a match against Sparta, which Ajax lost 1-2. The Ukrainian winger was substituted immediately after halftime, which in itself was a signal that he could not continue playing. Details about the player's condition and the coaching staff's reaction are reported by Sport RBC.UA.

Michel: "We don't know how serious it is yet"

After the game, Ajax head coach Michel commented on the Ukrainian's health condition and admitted that an exact diagnosis has not yet been established. "Viktor got injured during the previous match. For now, we don't know how serious the injury is; that will become known later. We don't know exactly what kind of injury it is, so we'll have to wait and see," the coach stated. Thus, the club is not officially disclosing the nature of the injury and the player's recovery timeline.

Missing the match against AZ

Due to the injury, Tsygankov also missed the Amsterdam team's next encounter against AZ, in which Ajax secured a narrow 1-0 victory. The winger's absence deprived the team of one of its key flank players in an important match of the season, though the final result of the game was not affected.

Risks for the Ukraine national team in the Nations League

Tsygankov's injury has come as unpleasant news for the national team ahead of the final group stage fixtures. In November, Andrea Maldera's side will play against Northern Ireland and Georgia. After four rounds, the Ukraine national team has four points and sits third in its group. To continue the fight for promotion to League A, the blue-and-yellows need victories in their upcoming matches, and the absence of the experienced winger complicates the task.

Tsygankov's stats this season

This season, Tsygankov has played eight matches for Ajax across all competitions, scoring one goal and providing one assist. For the Ukraine national team, the 28-year-old winger has played 71 matches, scoring 14 goals. The player remains an important element of the team both at club and national levels, so his return to matches will be closely monitored by both the club and the federation.