21.   In May last year, he needed an operation to cure a groin problem and missed the end of the domestic season.

22.   Roff is out with a damaged thumb, Howard has a groin problem and McKenzie a hairline fracture of the left ankle.

23.   Sampras, who was planning to rest next week in preparation for the U.S. Open at the end of the month, said he suffered groin problems before.

24.   Stewart has long had a problem with his back, while Hollioake had a groin problem.

25.   Throw in a continuing groin problem, and you get all the ingredients for a first-year player whose performance is not up to his standards.

26.   Frenchman Franck Leboeuf is struggling with a groin problem while Irish international Terry Phelan travelled north but is doubtful with a calf strain.

27.   Ginola only trained for half an hour on Monday before an afternoon of laser treatment for his groin problem.

28.   Hendry is recovering from a groin problem and Kenna is improving after damaging ankle ligaments at Wembley last weekend.

29.   Brazilian midfielder Valdo is still out with a thigh injury, but international striker David Ginola has resumed training following his groin problems.

30.   But defender Eric Decroix, suffering groin problems, is still unavailable for the league leaders.