Feb 21 β€’ 15:09 UTC πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar Al Jazeera

Pedri and Rashford 'lifebuoy' for Flick.. Will Barcelona end the nightmare of defeats against Levante?

Barcelona seeks to recover from back-to-back defeats as they prepare to face Levante, with key players Pedri and Rashford seen as crucial to the team's strategy.

FC Barcelona is currently facing one of its most challenging seasons under coach Hansi Flick, desperately aiming to regain its lost prestige as they take on Levante in a critical match. The team enters this fixture battered by two consecutive defeats, including a humiliating 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey and a surprising 2-1 defeat to Girona, which has seen them lose their lead in the league to arch-rival Real Madrid by two points. In a candid and serious press conference, Hansi Flick acknowledged the team's declining performance and the growing doubts surrounding their capabilities. He emphasized that the recent losses have sparked uncertainty within the squad, stating that winning the upcoming match is essential to restore confidence. Flick mentioned that he had given the players two days off to recharge and has since emphasized to them the need to recommit to the team's identity and cohesion moving forward. As Barcelona gears up for this encounter, the pressure is on both Flick and the players to turn their fortunes around. With the return of key figures like Pedri and Marcus Rashford, their potential impact on the field will be closely observed, as fans and analysts alike question whether this high-stakes match can signal the end of their recent nightmare against Levante and revive the team's honor in La Liga.

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