"Barcelona look to bounce back from two awful losses in a row when they welcome struggling Levante to Camp Nou in a must-win La Liga match. Here's how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Sunday's battle: Barça had a full week to rest, recover and prepare for this one and will have another full week off after, so Hansi Flick has the freedom to choose the best available team for a very important game."
"The Blaugrana defense has been a mess lately and the coach might turn to a player he seemingly forgot over the last month in Gerard Martín, who suddenly fell out of favor after playing several excellent games as a center-back. But we think he'll return to the lineup for this one alongside Pau Cubarsí at center-back, with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde starting in their usual full-back spots."
"If Martín does indeed start at the back, Flick will also be able to reunite a double pivot partnership that worked quite well together in January with Eric Garcia starting alongside Frenkie de Jong in midfield. Pedri will be back in the squad but isn't ready to start yet, so The Wizard will be on the bench along with Dani Olmo as we expect Flick to start Fermín López in the number 10 role for this one."
Barcelona arrive at the Levante match after two consecutive defeats and a full week of rest, with another week off to follow. Hansi Flick can select his best available players and may address recent defensive issues by recalling Gerard Martín alongside Pau Cubarsí, with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde at full-back. A double pivot of Eric Garcia and Frenkie de Jong could return in midfield. Pedri is fit for the squad but is expected to start on the bench, with Fermín López in the number 10 role. Marcus Rashford is available but likely to be held as a substitute, while Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Raphinha could start up front.
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