Newcastle United issue official statement as fresh injury blow confirmed
Newcastle United injuries: Tino Livramento is set to be sent home from England’s World Cup squad after picking up an injury.
Tino Livramento’s World Cup dream is set to be over before it even started for the England and Newcastle United star.
Newcastle and England have confirmed that Livramento has been sent home after picking up a ‘minor calf injury’.
The 23-year-old right-back was called up to England’s World Cup squad despite an injury-hit second half of the season at Newcastle.
Newcastle United statement confirms Livramento World Cup withdrawal
A club statement issued by Newcastle read: “Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento has withdrawn from England's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad.
“The 23-year-old picked up a minor calf injury in training with the Three Lions on Sunday afternoon. A subsequent scan and medical assessment on Monday unfortunately confirmed he could play no further part in England's tournament.
“He will continue his rehabilitation with the Magpies' medical team. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah has been called up in Livramento's place.
“England kick off their Group L campaign against Croatia at the Dallas Stadium on Wednesday. Dan Burn remains part of Thomas Tuchel's party.”
Livramento missed the final five games of Newcastle’s Premier League season due to a thigh injury. Prior to that, he missed over two months of the season due to a knee problem.
Livramento recovered from his thigh injury at Newcastle to secure his spot on the plane to the United States earlier this month.