"I believe in him" - Wolves forward backed to provide the goals

The Colombian forward was left on the bench for the opening day defeat against Manchester City but made an impact when he was introduced.

Arias has a strong record of goals and assists during his time playing in Brazil and countryman Mosquera believes the attacker will have an impressive season and help ease the goalscoring burden on the team.

"I believe in him," Mosquera said.

"He will do this in the Premier League. I think he can score more.

"I believe in him and say to everyone, he's a great player for us.

"He's really important in the national team as well. I think he will be doing really good this season.

"He feels happy, he feels good.

"It's really important for me to help him because we need to put him in the group as soon as possible.

"The season is here and we need to stay ready for everything.

"He will enjoy the league, he will enjoy the club. That is the most important thing.

"I'm happy because it's good when you have another player from your country.

"We will be supporting him and I will be giving my experience here and my things to help him."

Mosquera was an unused substitute against City on his return from a serious knee injury.

The defender is likely to have to wait for his chance in the Premier League starting XI, with Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou and Toti Gomes the starting back three.

But it is understood that Vitor Pereira is an admirer of Mosquera, which means the Colombian is expected to get his chance this season.

And Mosquera is full of praise for the head coach and how he treated the defender during his frustrating spell on the sidelines.

Mosquera said: "He was good with me because when I had surgery and I was bored, he spoke a lot with me every day and said 'Yerson, we need you back, recover well and stay with us, stay with the group'.

"That point is really important for me, because I felt inside the group again.

"He always speaks good things about me.

"I'm very pleased with him, with the staff as well.

"Everyone supported me and now I'm happy to be back."