Wolverhampton Wanderers are facing a dilemma in their defense following Yerson Mosquera’s season-ending injury, which could potentially haunt them for the remainder of the season. The 23-year-old Colombian center-back suffered a serious knee injury in the recent game against Aston Villa and will undergo surgery, sidelining him for the foreseeable future.

With Mosquera out, Wolves’ lack of depth at center-back has been exposed, raising questions about their decision not to strengthen the position during the transfer window. One missed opportunity was their failure to meet the financial demands of Leeds United defender Max Wober, who was considered as a potential addition to bolster the squad but negotiations fell through due to wage disagreements.

Now, Wolves find themselves unable to bring in a replacement due to the transfer window being closed, leaving them to rely on existing options within the squad. The club’s reluctance to meet Wober’s salary expectations has limited their options, making it challenging to find a suitable replacement for the injured Mosquera.

As Wolves navigate through the coming weeks without Mosquera, the pressure will be on players like Craig Dawson, Toti Gomes, and Santiago Bueno to step up and fill the void at the back. The club’s ability to hold firm defensively until the January transfer window will be crucial as they aim to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.

The question remains whether Wolves will revisit the possibility of signing Wober in the future or explore alternative options that align with their financial constraints. The injury setback has highlighted the importance of having depth in defense, and Wolves will need to strategize carefully to address their defensive vulnerabilities moving forward.