41.   The Serbian defender has also to apply to transfer his work permit to his new club but it is not expected to be a lengthy delay.

42.   The three defenders have three wins each, with up to six days of racing remaining.

43.   Juventus defenders twice had to stop Aron Winter as the Dutchman surged dangerously into the area and Djorkaeff was a permanent menace.

44.   Spanish defenders may have more fight in them against Stoichkov in reaction to his behaviour.

45.   The defenders also had problems on their course.