--- title: "Tsygankov injured ahead of Nations League: Ajax does not disclose nature of injury, player misses Ukraine national team main squad" description: "Viktor Tsygankov suffered an injury in Ajax's match against Sparta and missed the game against AZ. The exact diagnosis has not been named, and the footballer did not enter the Ukraine national team's main squad ahead of the Nations League matches." date: 2026-11-04T16:16:58.804Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/tsygankov-injured-ahead-nations-league tags: [ukraine-national-team, viktor-tsygankov, ajax, nations-league, injury] author: "Inna Kinsheva, Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Tsygankov injured ahead of Nations League: Ajax does not disclose nature of injury, player misses Ukraine national team main squad ![Ukrainian footballer Viktor Tsygankov wearing the yellow national team kit on the pitch](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/04/tsygankov-poluchil-povrezhdenie-pered-ligoi-nacij/tsygankov-poluchil-povrezhdenie-pered-ligoi-nacij-1.webp) ## Key Points - Tsygankov got injured in Ajax's match against Sparta (1-2 defeat) and was substituted right after halftime. - The player missed the match against AZ (1-0 win); coach Michel did not disclose the nature of the injury or the recovery timeline. - According to latest reports, Tsygankov was not included in the Ukraine national team's main squad for the Nations League matches against Northern Ireland and Georgia. - After four rounds, the Ukraine national team ranks third in the group with four points; wins are needed to fight for League A promotion. 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](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/trivozhna-novina-zbirnoyi-ukrayini-odin-iz-1793804641.html). ### 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. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Тревожная новость для сборной Украины: один из лидеров получил травму перед Лигой наций](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/trivozhna-novina-zbirnoyi-ukrayini-odin-iz-1793804641.html) - Confirmed: injury in the match against Sparta (1-2), substitution after halftime, missing the match against AZ (1-0), coach Michel's quote about the unknown nature of the injury, absence from the national team's main squad, statistics (8 matches, 1 goal, 1 assist for Ajax; 71 matches, 14 goals for the national team), national team's standing (3rd place, 4 points after 4 rounds), and upcoming opponents (Northern Ireland, Georgia). ## FAQ ### What exact injury did Viktor Tsygankov sustain? The exact nature of the injury has not been announced. Ajax head coach Michel stated that the diagnosis will be known later and the club will have to "wait and see". ### Will Tsygankov miss the Ukraine national team matches? According to the latest data, the footballer was not included in the national team's main squad published ahead of November's Nations League matches against Northern Ireland and Georgia. ### What is the Ukraine national team's situation in the Nations League group? After four rounds, Andrea Maldera's team is in third place with four points. To continue the fight for promotion to League A, the blue-and-yellows need wins in their remaining two matches.