According to his teammate Luciano Acosta, Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera has had a ‘great’ season with FC Cincinnati.
The Colombia international made headlines this weekend after scoring a late winner for his loan club, Philadelphia Union, in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
According to Cincinnati’s official website, the 1-0 game was a “slugfest” that was ultimately settled by a goal from Mosquera, who was in the right place at the right time.
He was in the area when he gathered the ball from an Alvaro Barreal cross and scored like a striker into the bottom corner.
It was the biggest game of Mosquera’s career to date, and for him to spring up with a goal in that manner was absolutely amazing to behold, and after the game – Acosta lavished praise on the loanee from Wolves…
Yerson Mosquera having an ‘incredible’ season after loan from Wolves to Cincinnati
Cincinnati captain Acosta was eager to heap praise on match-winner Mosquera after the game on Saturday night (Sunday UK time).
He believes the young South American has been a wonderful signing for the club since his arrival in January. “I gave him some motivation,” he told the Cincinnati Enquirer. I chatted to him before the game. I told him that if he didn’t have a yellow card, he could contribute, possibly in the goals.
“He’s having an incredible season, he’s a great player, and he definitely deserves this.” I told him after the game that he might have been the number nine in another life.”
Wolves are clearly delighted with Mosquera’s progress in the United States. The club recently dispatched pathways manager Steve Davis to catch up with the youngster and witness him in action.
Mosquera, who has made 34 appearances for the club, has had a ‘amazing’ time, according to David, who also disclosed that his English has improved, which Wolves were eager for him to accomplish.
Mosquera’s loan spell a major success
It was truly outstanding to witness Mosquera being at the heart of a significant moment for Cincinnati by scoring the decisive goal in a play-off semi-final.
Following a challenging period due to a serious hamstring injury at Molineux, the £4.5 million signing for Wolves has, by many accounts, enjoyed a highly productive year.
The primary objective for Mosquera was always to secure regular playing time and reacquaint himself with the rhythm of football after spending an extended period sidelined at Molineux.
Head coach Pat Noonan has voiced that Mosquera is a contender for the defender of the year accolade, indicating the significant impact he has made.
Reports suggest that after concluding his stint with Cincinnati, Mosquera is likely to join a Championship club, aligning with a prudent plan for a player Wolves firmly believe has the potential to establish himself as a regular in the first team.
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