Lorent Tolaj has expressed confidence in Bristol City's new signings as the club aims for success in the Championship this season. The Swiss striker, who joined from Plymouth Argyle over the summer, recently scored his first goal for the Robins with a close-range finish, contributing to the team’s first morale-boosting win at Ashton Gate.

Joining Tolaj in the squad is Dom Ballard, a former Leyton Orient player, who has impressed early on by scoring what some have described as a goal-of-the-season contender in a match against Birmingham City. Both players showed strong performances in the lower leagues last season, and Tolaj believes they can maintain their goal-scoring form despite the step up in competition.

New head coach Michael Skubala, appointed in May, is overseeing a period of adjustment for the team as new players integrate into the squad. Tolaj noted that while there are many new faces, the potential of the team is evident and healthy competition among strikers is fostering a positive environment. "We know the higher you go in the leagues, the fewer chances you have, so you have to take them," Tolaj said, underlining the importance of clinical finishing at this level.

Portsmouth defender Conor Shaughnessy also weighed in on the challenges of the Championship, describing the league as "ruthless" and emphasizing the need for greater efficiency in front of goal.

Bristol City’s early-season results suggest that the new additions and coaching approach might begin to bear fruit as the squad adapts to the demands of the Championship.