He has a thigh strain, so Neil Alexander deputises.

Only Adolfo Valencia, who has a thigh strain, was missing.

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will open the season on the 15-day disabled list because of a thigh strain.

He had already missed four games with a thigh strain when a cartilage operation in October sidelined him for two months.

The Tunisian player sustained a thigh strain during training.

Jeter has been recovering from a thigh strain.

Prior to the final, Wright was suffering with a thigh strain, and was only passed fit to play on the morning before the match.

In November 2007, Owen suffered a thigh strain whilst on international duty, ruling him out for six weeks.

Maleeva was forced to retire with a left thigh strain.

He has a thigh strain, suffered in Wednesday's practice, and may be limited to part-time duty Sunday.