World Cup champions Germany lock horns with Asian title holders Australia in their first match of the Confederations Cup.

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Joachim LAw has named an inexperienced squad for the tournament in Russia, with Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil; Toni Kroos, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels all absent. In fact, only three German players who won the World Cup – Shkodran Mustafi, Matthias Ginter and Julian Draxler; feature in the 23-man group, providing an opportunity for some of the countryas rising stars.

On the other hand, Australia are representing this competitions as Asian Champions for the first time. Their three previous entry into the tournament came by winning the Oceania competition.

Form-wise, Australia are performing below expectations. The main problems came while playing away from home. They were seen struggling against mediocre opponents from Asia; and are without a win in three away trips.

Germany are unbeaten in their 10 matches since their exit from Euro 2016 in France. This includes an impressive 8 wins and 2 draws. However, this new look squad played a 1-1 draw in the friendly against Denmark; before thrashing the minnows San Marino 7-0 in the qualifiers.

With games against Cameroon and Chile to come in the following six days after the Germany clash, it is vital for the Socceroosa chances of going deep in the tournament to get a positive result against the Germans.

Team News

Australia

The biggest worry for Ange Postecoglou is the absense of Mile Jedinak. The Aston Villa midfielder is ruled out of the competition after picking up an injury.ATim Cahill is present in the squad but is unlikely to start ahead of Juric and Leckie.

Germany

Germans have no injury concerns in the squad.ASandro Wagneras form makes him a guaranteed starter upfront. Antonio Rudiger and Shkodran Mustafi are likely guaranteed starters in defence.AJonas Hector and Joshua Kimmich will helm the wide areas. Bernd Leno will start in goal.

Probable Lineups

Australia -AMat Ryan; Bailey Wright, Milos Degenek, Trent Sainsbury; Mark Milligan, Aaron Mooy, Aziz Behich, Mathew Leckie; Jackson Irvine, Tom Rogic, Tomi Juric.

Germany -ABernd Leno; Joshua Kimmich, Matthias Ginter, Antonio Rudiger, Jonas Hector; Emre Can, Julian Brandt, Leon Goretzka, Lars Stindl, Julian Draxler; Sandro Wagner.

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