Absurd! Mario Basler slams his departure from FC Bayern Munich – and demands a new starting XI for the clash with PSG

Mario Basler's Lamentation

Mario Basler has lamented **Leon Goretzka**'s imminent departure from **FC Bayern Munich** and is urging the club to include the 31-year-old in the starting XI for the Champions League semi-final against **PSG**.

Basler's Plea to Vincent Kompany

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 set to leave **FC Bayern Munich**.
• **Mario Basler** is urging **Vincent Kompany** to start **Goretzka** against **PSG**.

"I'm sorry he's leaving **Bayern Munich**. It pains me to see him leave," Basler told 'Doppelpass' on Sport1.

Implications for the Champions League Semi-Final

**Mario Basler**'s comments highlight the potential impact of **Goretzka**'s departure on **FC Bayern Munich**'s performance in the Champions League.