England's Tino Livramento to miss World Cup due to injury

England's World Cup preparations have been hit by a significant blow as Tino Livramento, a versatile full-back for Newcastle United, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. The English Football Association confirmed that Livramento sustained a calf injury during training on Sunday afternoon. Medical assessments on Monday revealed the extent of the injury, preventing him from continuing with the squad. This setback comes after Livramento, 23, had already missed five weeks of training with his club due to a thigh injury. He will now continue his recovery with Newcastle's medical team. Manager Thomas Tuchel has responded by calling up Chelsea central defender Trevor Chalobah to the squad. Chalobah, a teammate of Argentine player Enzo Fernández at Chelsea, is expected to join the England camp in Kansas City shortly. While Chalobah offers defensive cover, he lacks Livramento's ability to play effectively on both the left and right flanks. British media reports indicate some dissatisfaction among fans regarding squad selections, with publications like The Guardian questioning why players such as Djed Spence or Noni Madueke, known for their individual dueling and explosive play, were not prioritized. Sky Sports also raised questions about the omission of Trent Alexander-Arnold, a highly-rated right-back, and the logistics of bringing him into the squad on short notice.

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The Newcastle United defender, Livramento, suffered a calf injury during Sunday afternoon training. An MRI and medical evaluation carried out on Monday confirmed, unfortunately, that he could not continue playing with England in the tournament.