Wolverhampton’s Colombian center back, Yerson Mosquera, will be out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained during a match against Aston Villa over the weekend. The injury, which was confirmed to be damage to the medial collateral ligament and the anterior cruciate ligament, occurred during the second half of Wolves’ 3-1 defeat.
Phil Hayward, Wolves’ head of high performance, stated on Tuesday that Mosquera will need to undergo surgery within the next two weeks. Hayward mentioned that it is highly unlikely for Mosquera to make a return to the team this season, but exact recovery timelines are challenging to determine prior to the surgery.
This setback is a significant blow to Wolves as they will be without Mosquera’s defensive prowess for the rest of the season. Mosquera’s absence will leave a gap in the team’s defense that will need to be filled by other players in the squad.
This injury underscores the physical demands and risks that players face in professional football, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of player health and wellbeing in the sport.