Barcelona are looking to get back on track this Sunday when they take on Levante at the Spotify Camp Nou. After back-to-back losses to Atletico Madrid and Girona, they’re now chasing Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

Honestly, it’s been a rough stretch for Barcelona. But Hansi Flick, the head coach, thinks his squad is ready to respond. Marca reports that Flick sees the last week as a chance for everyone to reset before a crucial run of games.

“After two defeats where we just weren’t at our best, having those two days off helped a lot. The players look fresher now, which matters. We’re at home, and we have to win. We want the three points. It’s about getting our confidence back. When you lose and don’t play well, doubts start to creep in. We’ve been honest with ourselves, and that’s key for what’s coming up. The team needs to feel hungry again.”

There’s been a lot of noise around Barcelona’s playing style after those poor results, but Flick still sees his players buying in.

“I see a team that believes in how we play. Out of five possible titles, we’ve won four. I’ve talked to plenty of the guys, and they’re all in. But, sure, sometimes that belief wavers. Nobody likes losing, especially not at Barcelona, but we have to deal with it and get better.

“Everyone’s on board with what we’re doing. These aren’t easy days, but we’re communicating, being open about everything. I ask them questions; that’s how I manage. We need leaders to step up, and communication is the only way. Players need to take responsibility, and they are.”

On Thursday, Flick sat down with his players for a long meeting to sort out what’s been going wrong.

“We’ve let opponents create too many chances, so we talked about what needs to change if we want to get back to our best. It was an open conversation. I wanted to clear the air, too. Talking about what’s happening and how to handle it is important.”

Flick also responded to talk about a lack of leadership on the pitch.

“That’s normal. Against Girona, the first 15 or 20 minutes were good; I was pretty happy. But we lost our rhythm, missed our chances, and didn’t play with the power we have. And yeah, we do need leaders out there, which is why I’ve asked the players to share their opinions and ideas.

“Taking responsibility matters. When these guys give everything, the quality is clear. Maybe we don’t have that single leader everyone looks to, but it’s on all of us to help each other grow. I believe in this team, and I’m excited for the next games. We’ve moved on from those losses, but there’s work to do. On the bright side, Rashford and Pedri are back, and Gavi’s getting better.”

Xavier Vilajoana told ESPN he’s set on bringing Harry Kane to Barcelona if he wins the upcoming presidential election. He’s one of four candidates in the race at Camp Nou, and he’s already working on his plan to land the Bayern Munich striker.

Vilajoana’s campaign is all about ambition. If he comes out on top next month, he wants to go after Kane. That’s his headline promise. According to ESPN, he’s made it clear: Kane is his big target.

“We’re missing a striker,” Vilajoana said. “We need a centre forward who can link up play, sure, but also finish chances. Honestly, we could use a solid centre back too. Not that our current guys aren’t good, but we could use someone experienced to balance out the young players.”

“With those two signings, plus the talent we have coming up through the academy and already in the team, we wouldn’t have to overhaul the whole squad.”

Pressed on who he wants for that striker spot, Vilajoana didn’t dance around it. “There is one. We’ve even started to make contact, and I think he’d fit perfectly, assuming his contract situation works out. That’s Harry Kane.”

He really rates Kane. “He’s a centre forward who matches our style. Kane can drop back and link up with teammates, but he’s also a classic No. 9 deadly in the box. He’s mobile; he makes things happen even when teams sit deep. He’d make a big difference for Barcelona.”

As for Kane’s contract, ESPN reports there’s a release clause in his Bayern deal around €60 million. His contract runs until 2027, and they’re talking about an extension.

Not everyone thinks Kane will leave. Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus says he’ll stay put. “I don’t think he’s leaving. Money’s not what drives him; it’s about feeling good with the club, the coaches, and his family. He’s settled, and his kids are happy. Sure, he could earn way more in Saudi Arabia, but I’m convinced he’ll extend his contract at Bayern.”

Vilajoana doesn’t see it that way. He thinks Kane’s open to Barcelona. “I know he likes Barcelona. Honestly, who doesn’t? It just comes down to having the conversations.”

So, what does this mean for Marcus Rashford? Right now, Rashford’s on loan at Barcelona, and the club can sign him for good this summer. The situation’s a bit murky if Kane comes in.

Vilajoana’s approach is to look at what the club already has before spending big. “I always say, start in-house, then look outside if you need to. Take Jan Virgili, for example; he’s playing for Mallorca now, a great winger. Maybe we look at bringing him back instead of paying Rashford’s clause.”

He made it clear, though, that the president doesn’t just call all the shots. “The president puts the options on the table, the team discusses it, and together we make a decision.”

One thing’s certain: if everyone agrees that signing Rashford is best for the team, the money will be there to get it done.