
Key strength: Link-up play
Target man
At the foot of the Serie A table, Hellas Verona's survival battle has seen Daniel Mosquera brought in as reinforcement. The 26-year-old Colombian striker, valued at €2.5M, arrived with a reputation as a target man capable of linking play—exactly what a side starved of attacking cohesion needs. Yet four substitute appearances totaling 180 minutes have yielded no goals or assists, leaving question marks about his adaptation to Italian football. With teammate Giovane and Gift Orban ahead in the pecking order, Mosquera faces an uphill battle for starts. His physical attributes—decent pace and strength—suggest he could unsettle defenders, but Verona's desperate position in 20th demands immediate returns. Time is running out for both player and club.