Mitja Ilenic
NYC
Right Back
Possession Builder
Dec 26, 2004 (21)
Right
5'11"
Absent from injury report
Ilenic (illness) is absent from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash with Miami.
Analysis: Ilenic missed last time out after returning from international duty, but has now been removed from the injury report. The defender should be back available though he hasn't played in the last four matches, even when available. He should be a bench option at most.
Ruled out with illness
Ilenic has returned from international duty but will miss Saturday's match against Chicago due to illness, according to the club.
Analysis: Ilenic is unavailable for the trip to Chicago, though with Tayvon Gray back from international duty, New York City are covered at right-back. Ilenic has made five MLS appearances, three of them off the bench, so his absence does not change the expected lineup. His availability for Wednesday's trip to Inter Miami will depend on how quickly he recovers.
On international duty
Ilenic is out for the time being as he has been called up by the Slovenian national team.
Analysis: Ilenic is not going to be an option for part of the international break, as the defender is off with his national team during the break. This will force the defender to miss some time, although it will be a light absence due to his minimal appearances this season. The only real issue with him being out is the depth the team now has, missing multiple players due to injury and international duty.
Returns to NYCFC
Ilenic returned to New York City FC after a loan spell with Polish side Rakow Czestochowa, according to the club. "We are excited to welcome Mitja back," Sporting director Todd Dunivant said and added that the experience gained during the loan will be valuable, along with the depth he provides to the back line.
Analysis: Ilenic made six appearances across three competitions during his loan, including a starting role in Rakow's Polish Cup quarterfinal win over Avia Swidnik. The 21 year old defender has made 75 appearances for New York City across his three seasons with the club, contributing three goals and five assists, and his return gives the club added depth in defense heading into the rest of the season.
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