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Sky Sports cameras refuse to zoom in on horror injury during Everton vs Aston Villa as blood pours from star’s head

Commentators were left stunned after horror clash

SKY SPORTS refused to zoom in on a horror injury during Everton's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.

That's after Vitaliy Mykolenko was left with blood pouring from his head following a brutal collision.

Vitaliy Mykolenko was left with a bloodied head during Everton's clash with Aston Villa
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Vitaliy Mykolenko was left with a bloodied head during Everton's clash with Aston VillaCredit: Getty

The Ukrainian was clattered by Toffees team-mate James Tarkowski during Sunday's clash at Goodison Park.

Mykolenko was left laid out on the ground as medics rushed to his aid.

And the left-back's head was clearly cut open, with blood streaming down past his eye and onto his face.

But Mykolenko's clash was so brutal that Sky Sports refused to zoom in on the cut.

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The commentators were certainly left shocked by the blood.

One said: "For the squeamish among you, we won't get any closer."

Mykloenko did come back on the pitch for his side.

The defender had his head wrapped up in a bandage.

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And he put in a brave performance as Everton held out for a 0-0 draw.

It was the first time Unai Emery had overseen a goalless stalemate during his time with the Villans.

But for Sean Dyche it was another well-earned point towards top-flight safety.

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