Ukraine’s National Team Loses a Key Defender: Taloverov Sidelined with Severe Injury.

Maxim Taloverov’s Injury Blow

According to Novyny.live: Ukraine’s national team defender Maxim Taloverov suffered a serious ankle injury during an English Championship clash between Stoke City and Watford. The damage to his ankle joint will rule him out of the squad’s upcoming fixtures.

As a result, Taloverov will miss the crucial March 26 match against Sweden. This decisive encounter determines which team advances to the next round, where the winner will face the victor of the Poland–Albania tie.

Potential Replacements and Injury Impact

Currently, Eduard Sarapiy and Serhiy Chobotenko are the reserve options who could step in for Taloverov. Meanwhile, the national team’s injury list also includes:

• Mykola Matviyenko
• Arseniy Batagov
• Taras Mykhavko

These absences may further reshape the lineup for the upcoming games.

Losing Taloverov is a major setback for Ukraine, as he is a cornerstone of their defense. With other players also sidelined, the coaching staff must quickly find the best solutions to field a competitive squad. The match against Sweden promises to be intense, with the outcome determining the team’s path in international qualification.