Niang: Milan forward M’Baye Niang will undergo surgery on Friday for a capsular ligament injury in his left ankle, the club said yesterday. The 21-year-old player suffered the injury in a road accident. Milan did not say how long he would be out of action.

Guidolin: Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin is set to resume work this week after being released from hospital. The 60-year-old Italian fell ill with a chest infection over a week ago and has missed the last two matches after being referred to a respiratory specialist at a London hospital last Wednesday. However, having recovered from his illness, Guidolin can start preparing for this weekend’s trip to Bournemouth.

Japan: Japan women’s soccer team, the former world champions, have failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics despite still having two matches left to play in the Asian qualifiers. China eliminated them with their 1-0 win over South Korea yesterday. Their win meant Japan, who have one point, cannot catch up with their Asian rivals on 10 points or Australia on nine points with two matches left against Vietnam and North Korea.

Bolton: Bosses at struggling Bolton Wanderers say Football League officials have conditionally approved a sale of the club. A spokesman said yesterday that directors wanted to thank all staff for their “unfaltering commitment to the cause” during an “incredibly difficult period”. The club issued a statement after a specialist judge gave the club more time to pay a £2.2 million tax bill and refused to grant a winding-up application by HM Revenue and Customs.

In Italy: Serie B – Cesena vs Salernitana 1-2. Lega Pro Group C – Matera vs Cosenza 1-0.