Tino Livramento is unlikely to play at this World Cup due to injury with England boss Thomas Tuchel set to call up a replacement.Newcastle defender Livramento has a calf problem and will likely be removed from the squad prior to the deadline, which is 24 hours before the Three Lions first game. England face Croatia tomorrow night with a 9pm kick off.Chelseas Trevoh Chalobah is in line to be called up, adding to Englands pool of central defenders.It does leave Tuchels squad short of options at left-back, however, a position Livramento could have played.Nico OReilly is first-choice and will start against the Croatians in Dallas but there is very little cover for the Manchester City defender.Djed Spence can operate on the left side but is predominantly a right-back, likewise Reece James. Dan Burn is another option but lacks the mobility to cope with elite wingers.It is another huge blow for Livramento whose career has been blighted by injuries. He made just 17 Premier League appearances for Newcastle last season. The 23-year-old had been linked with a move away from St James Park this summer but his fitness worries may scupper that. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Lionel Messi: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full Argentina squad Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 Kylian Mbappe: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full France squad Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 France v Senegal: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Mitch Fretton 16th June, 2026 Argentina v Algeria: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream to watch Lionel Messi, prediction Mitch Fretton 16th June, 2026 Uruguay boss Bielsa defends World Cup photos: I did nothing wrong Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 World Cup star gives Donald Trump message over Iran war: We just want peace Ben Miller 16th June, 2026
