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Mario Basler Slams Goretzka's Bayern Departure, Demands Starting XI Spot

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Adam Moha

03 May 2026 1 Min

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Mario Basler slams Leon Goretzka's departure from Bayern Munich, urging manager Vincent Kompany to start him in the Champions League semi-final against PSG.

Mario Basler Slams Goretzka's Bayern Departure, Demands Starting XI Spot
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Mario Basler Slams Goretzka's Bayern Departure, Demands Starting XI Spot

Basler Laments Goretzka's Imminent Departure

Mario Basler has expressed his disappointment over **Leon Goretzka**'s imminent departure from **FC Bayern Munich**. "I'm sorry he's leaving Bayern Munich. It pains me to see him leave," Basler told 'Doppelpass' on Sport1.

Basler Urges Kompany to Start Goretzka

The 57-year-old believes **Goretzka** would still be a valuable asset to the German record champions, so he urged manager **Vincent Kompany** to start the 31-year-old in Tuesday's clash with **Paris Saint-Germain**.

  • **Leon Goretzka** is 31 years old.
  • **Mario Basler** is 57 years old.
"I'm sorry he's leaving Bayern Munich. It pains me to see him leave," - Mario Basler

Upcoming Clash with PSG

**FC Bayern Munich** will face **Paris Saint-Germain** in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

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