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Wenger: Australia will complicate Germany

LONDON - Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said, Australia will make a three-times world champion, Germany, difficulty sleeping before melakoni World Cup opening match.

According to Wenger, Socceroo chances to win the match 40 percent while Germany 60 percent, which makes the game on Sunday will be very interesting, and the chance to anyone who escaped from Group D wide open.

"If I were the coach of the German national team and I have to play against Australia, then I can not sleep soundly," said Wenger told Australian TV network, Channel Nine.

"Let's say I have a 60 percent chance, while Australia's 40 percent. That is, Australia still has a big enough opportunity to win. This is what makes the match very interesting."

Australia reach the last 16 of the World Cup in 2006, before the ousted by Italy, which eventually emerged as champion. They are currently ranked 20th in the world, while Germany's six. "Usually it is very tough in Australia's World Cup event," said Wenger.

"On the other hand, Germany is sometimes late start in the big competitions. Maybe Australia can take advantage from the sides. Because the competition in Group D will be attractive."

Australia will also face Ghana and Serbia in Group D. (AFP)