What is going on at Barnsley at the moment? All the latest Tykes news here

Barnsley look set to have a decisive couple of months ahead of them when the Sky Bet Championship returns.

With eight games to go, the Tykes are in the relegation zone, but crucially, have closed the gap to Reading and safety above to just five points.

Having said that, we thought we’d take a look at all of the latest Barnsley news amid the current international break.

With Reading just above them in the table, Barnsley’s clash with the Royals after the international break looks set to be crucial in the battle for Championship survival.

However, the Tykes are being backed to cause problems for their opponents by Sky Sports pundits David Prutton and Don Goodman.

Speaking on the Sky Sports EFL podcast, David Prutton had the following to say.

“The Barnsley side that I saw go toe to toe with Fulham and then turn up against Bristol City can cause problems for Reading and given the proximity between them, there is no need for any exterior motivation in this.” Prutton said.

“It’s going to be one hell of a game.”

Meanwhile, Don Goodman added that the Tykes home fixtures could be key.

“They found some form out of nowhere,” he said on the Sky Sports EFL Podcast.

“In their last nine games, they’ve picked up four wins and only three losses.”

“In the last five home games, they’ve won three and drawn two, and they still have to play Reading, Peterborough, Blackpool and Preston at home.”

“So don’t write them off just yet but there is no doubt the Reading game is a must-win and for Reading it is a must not lose.”

In other news, Barnsley striker Carlton Morris has spoken out on leadership and the current group at the club, explaining that more people in the dressing room are taking on responsibility this campaign.

“With my personality,