Aiden O'Neill
AUS
New York CityCM
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Jul 4, 1998 (27)
Right
5'10"
174 lb
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O'Neill (ankle) is part of Australia's training camp prior to the World Cup, with his status still a doubt for the opening game against Turkiye.
Analysis: O'Neill has missed the last four MLS games with his club, but he's expected to return for international activity, potentially taking on an increased role due to the absence of Riley McGree (hamstring). O'Neill was consistent as a defensive midfielder in the initial months of the league campaign, but he could also deliver a few crosses if allowed to push forward. Still, it remains unclear how many minutes he'll be ready for in the short term.
Not ready to play
O'Neill (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus Columbus Crew as he failed to recover in time from his injury, coach Pascal Jansen confirmed, per Roberto Abramowitz of Especialistas del Deporte.
Analysis: O'Neill had been an ever-present piece of NYCFC's lineup until he left the previous clash with D.C. United due to an ankle problem. While his exact timeline is still unknown, he could be inactive for a few games, which is a significant problem for the team. Keaton Parks and the recently recovered Andres Perea are the main options to take O'Neill's place alongside Kai Trewin in a two-man holding midfield.
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