NYCFC Face Five Absences Ahead of Montréal Clash as O’Neill Remains a Doubt

Pascal Jansen will be without Maxi Moralez and Alonso Martínez against CF Montréal, while Aiden O’Neill’s availability remains uncertain.

New York City FC head into tomorrow’s meeting with CF Montréal with several players unavailable, limiting head coach Pascal Jansen’s options.

Five players have been ruled out: Maxi Moralez, Kai Trewin, Arnau Farnós, Drew Baiera and Alonso Martínez. All five are listed with leg injuries in the club’s availability report.

Midfielder Aiden O’Neill is questionable, also because of a leg issue. His designation leaves open the possibility of an appearance, but his participation has not been confirmed.

Moralez and Martínez Among the Missing Players

The absences of Moralez and Martínez leave Jansen with decisions to make about how NYCFC organize their attacking play.

Without Moralez available, the team will need other players to take responsibility for connecting possession and creating opportunities. Martínez’s absence also reduces the options in the forward line.

The challenge extends beyond replacing individual names. Jansen must find combinations that allow NYCFC to move the ball effectively and maintain a threat around the penalty area.

The availability report does not provide specific diagnoses or recovery timelines, so it remains unclear when the sidelined players will return.

O’Neill’s Status Adds Uncertainty

O’Neill is the only player listed as questionable rather than out.

That distinction matters for NYCFC’s midfield planning. Jansen may need to prepare different combinations depending on whether O’Neill is available for selection.

A questionable designation does not establish whether a player can start, appear from the bench or complete a full match. Further information will be needed before his potential role becomes clear.