Mosquera delivers fantastic performance for Wolves in 2-0 derby win over Villa | OneFootball

Wolverhampton Wanderers claimed a 2-0 win over Midlands rivals Aston Villa at the Molineux, as Wolves extended their excellent start to life under Rob Edwards.

Wolves held firm and picked their moments to get forward. Joao Gomes delivered a rock-solid display in midfield, which he capped with a goal on 61.

The Old Gold ensured the win in the dying embers through Rodrigo Gomes. They are still likely to go down, but not without a fight.

Midfielder Gomes will get most of the plaudits for a terrific showing, but Wolves’ hero on the night was actually Yerson Mosquera in the rearguard.

Mosquera’s unbelievable goal-line clearance after Jose Sa’s crucial save on Amadou Onana helped secure the three points and clean sheet.

Fresh from his top performance versus Arsenal, Mosquera was imperious at the back.

He won 7/11 duels and three out of four tackles, making 10 defensive contributions. He made four clearances and blocked two shots.

The 24-year-old has been one of Wolves’ best players this season and carried that remarkable form into this clash.

If Wolves are to give themselves any chance of an immediate return, should the worst happen, keeping hold of Mosquera must be a non-negotiable.

Relegation often sparks an inevitable fire sale, but players of his profile are exactly what you build a promotion push around.

He combines physical dominance with growing tactical maturity, and his leadership at the back has shone through in testing circumstances.

Centre-backs who relish defending, winning their duels and throwing their bodies on the line are priceless in the Championship grind.

Mosquera has already shown he can perform at Premier League level. In the second tier, he would be a pillar. Wolves cannot afford to lose that spine.

If they are serious about bouncing straight back, Mosquera should be the cornerstone of the rebuild, a fantastic defender to anchor the fight.