Bristol City struggle to score despite using 25 players

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 18:33 · Archive

Bristol City manager Michael Skubala says his team needs more players to contribute goals and assists as the Robins struggle in the Championship.

Bristol City manager Michael Skubala has acknowledged his team's poor goal-scoring record, telling BBC Radio Bristol that more players need to chip in with goals and assists. The Robins have won just once in their past six Championship games, scoring only three times in that period.

Bristol City's total of 12 goals across their 11 league games is the fourth lowest in the Championship. Only Charlton with 10 and Lincoln, Derby and Preston with nine have scored fewer. Dom Ballard and Scott Twine have each scored three times for the Robins, with Lorant Tolaj adding two goals. Rio Cardines has provided six assists, the most in the division, but only Jed Wallace and Tolaj have also contributed multiple assists.

Skubala said he wants his team to be 'braver' in and around the box, to play forward more often and create additional chances. He attributed some of the difficulties to squad integration, saying the many new players signed over the summer are 'still knitting and still growing' together. Skubala has used 25 different players over the first 12 matches of the season.

How it is being reported

• Michael Skubala on Bristol City's journey, Reds' learning, patience and why 'future is exciting'"There are still players learning in there, but we know it's about winning football matches, and we know we have to learn quickly"BristolLive · 22 Oct, 18:35
• Team has to chip in with more goals - SkubalaBristol City need more players to contribute to goals and assists says manager Michael Skubala with his side struggling to score.BBC Bristol · 22 Oct, 17:55
• Jason Knight leads way as Sam Bell waits for chance - Minutes played by Bristol City players this seasonBristol City manager Michael Skubala has used 25 different players over the course of the Robins' first 12 games this seasonBristolLive · 21 Oct, 12:02

In this story: Bristol City · Michael Skubala · Championship · Dom Ballard · Scott Twine · Lorant Tolaj · Rio Cardines

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