'We know the quality we've got' - Vimal Yoganathan lays out opportunity for League One strugglers Barnsley FC
Vimal Yoganathan has discussed the importance of Barnsley kicking on in League One - as well as his impressive form
Vimal Yoganathan believes Barnsley have an opportunity to “kick on” after two positive results at Oakwell.
Daniel Stendel’s men followed up a hard-fought draw with Oxford United with a 7-2 demolition of Aldershot Town in the FA Cup on Saturday (November 7).
The Reds sit 23rd in the League One table, but some cautious optimism has crept in over the past fortnight.
In-form Yoganathan has scored six goals across nine appearances since his return from injury and has stressed the importance of Barnsley embarking on a run of strong results.
Vimal Yoganathan hoping Barnsley can ‘kick on’
After netting a brace against the Shots, the 20-year-old playmaker said: “This is going to be, hopefully, a huge boost for everyone.
“Look, we know the form hasn't been good and this is a chance now to kick on, especially away at Wigan next week. I think we're all in good spirits and we know the quality we've got.
“It's just about putting results together and hopefully we go there, [put in a ]good performance and [get] a good result.”
A man in form
Yoganathan’s start to the season was delayed by injury but he has been firing on all cylinders of late. He has been deployed out on the right flank, where he has proven to be quite the nuisance for defenders.
The former Liverpool academy prospect said: “It feels like with all the hard work beginning to hopefully pay off, especially on a personal note as well, being injured, hopefully we start to kick on now.
“I've worked on my shooting a lot and trying to finish and get in the right areas. I think it was just a lot of my preparation coming off and working, so I'm just really grateful for that.
“I think everyone, especially the first half, probably really enjoyed it. We were getting a lot of joy just running forwards, playing forwards, whether that was down the left or down the right or switching it and then crossing into the box. I think three of our first four goals were crosses, so I think that's something we can look at and work on and move forwards with.
“I was a little bit disappointed I didn't get my third, but we won and that's the main thing.”