Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is a doubt for England’s World Cup campaign after suffering a muscular injury in training on Sunday. The full-back is currently being assessed by medical staff, leaving his availability for the tournament uncertain just days before England begin their bid against Croatia on Wednesday.
Livramento, 23, had already been considered a fitness concern heading into the World Cup after missing the final five weeks of the season because of a thigh injury. His latest setback has increased doubts over whether he will be able to take part in England’s group-stage opener, with the situation now being monitored closely by the national team’s medical staff.
The injury is a major concern for England, who had hoped Livramento would be available as an option at full-back. His absence would leave Gareth Southgate with fewer defensive choices at the start of the tournament and could force the team into a late change to their squad plans.
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has emerged as a possible replacement if Livramento is officially ruled out. Chalobah is already on England’s stand-by list and could be called up should the situation require it. Any final decision is expected after further assessment of Livramento’s condition.
England’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted by the timing of the injury, coming only two days before their opening match. With the tournament beginning against Croatia, the team will be anxious to learn whether Livramento can recover in time or whether a squad change will be necessary.
Livramento has been regarded as one of Newcastle’s promising defensive talents, and his potential absence would be a setback both for club and country. The fact that he was already managing a recent thigh issue adds to the uncertainty around his fitness, and the national side will be cautious about rushing him back too soon.
For England, the priority will be to determine whether Livramento can contribute later in the tournament even if he misses the opener. If he is not cleared to play, Chalobah offers an immediate alternative from the standby group, allowing the squad to retain defensive cover without delay.
The coming hours are likely to be decisive as medical staff continue to evaluate the injury. England will want clarity before Wednesday’s match, especially with the competition schedule leaving little time for recovery between fixtures.
More information is expected as the assessment continues.
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