Tino Livramento is set to be ruled out of the World Cup through injury.
The FA are yet to confirm the news, but the 23-year-old Newcastle right-back is understood to have suffered a calf injury and will fly home from the tournament after scans confirmed he had suffered a low-grade tear.
Although the recovery time is only a few weeks, this is being treated as too long for him to remain with the England camp. Livramento will return to Newcastle to undertake rehabilitation work at the club in time for pre-season.
England boss Thomas Tuchel is set to replace Livramento with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is on England’s stand-by list.
The news comes just a day before England take on Croatia in their Group L opener in Dallas on Wednesday and is far from ideal for the Three Lions’ head coach.
Although expected to start on the bench behind Reece James, Tuchel has stressed the importance of having substitutes to carry his side over the line late in games, particularly amid the extreme heat in North America.
News of Livramento’s (right) injury lands just a day before England take on Croatia in their Group L opener in Dallas on Wednesday and is far from ideal for the Three Lions’ head coach
Livramento’s involvement in the tournament had already been in doubt after he missed the final five weeks of the season with a thigh injury.
Given that Chalobah’s natural position is at centre-back, it is perhaps surprising that Tuchel has continued to overlook Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, leaving James as the only recognised right-back in the squad.
Livramento has made six appearances for the national team, first receiving his call-up from Lee Carsley in August 2024, during the Under 21s boss’ spell as caretaker head coach.
Well known to Carsley, having played under him with the U21s, Livramento made his debut in November in England’s 5-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland.
His performances at St James’ Park under Eddie Howe ultimately impressed Tuchel enough to include him in his 26-man squad for the World Cup – his first major tournament.
