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England star set to miss the whole of the World Cup after suffering injury blow
England have suffered a major World Cup setback with Tino Livramento expected to miss the rest of the tournament through injury.The Newcastle defender has reportedly suffered a calf problem that will force him to leave Thomas Tuchel's squad and return home after scans reportedly revealed a low-grade tear.The Football Association are yet to officially confirm the news, but Livramento's World Cup appears to be over before it has truly begun.The 23-year-old is now expected to return to Newcastle, where he will continue his rehabilitation ahead of the new Premier League season.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe blow comes just 24 hours before England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas and leaves Tuchel facing an unwanted selection headache.Livramento had not been expected to start the Group L opener, with Reece James currently viewed as England's first-choice right back.However, Tuchel has repeatedly stressed the importance of his squad depth, particularly with players facing demanding conditions and extreme temperatures across North America.The England boss has made no secret of his belief that substitutes could prove decisive during the tournament, making Livramento's absence particularly frustrating.Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is now poised to receive a call-up as Tuchel moves quickly to fill the vacancy in his 26-man squad.Should Chalobah arrive, it would represent a surprise decision given the defender's natural position is in central defence.The move would also raise further questions about Tuchel's continued reluctance to turn to Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold.Despite his vast experience at the highest level, Alexander-Arnold was left out of England's World Cup squad, leaving James as the only specialist right back currently available.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Emma Hayes makes immigration comment after Cape Verde stun Spain at World CupEmma Raducanu spotted kissing PR executive hours after Queen's Club final heartbreakHarry Maguire makes England retirement announcement after painful World Cup snubLivramento's injury is a particularly cruel blow given how hard he worked to force his way into international contention.The defender first received a senior England call-up under Lee Carsley in August 2024 during the former Under-21 boss's spell as interim manager.Carsley knew Livramento well from his time in the youth setup and handed him his senior debut later that year during England's 5-Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland.Since then, Livramento has continued his rise under Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.Impressive performances at St James' Park helped convince Tuchel that he deserved a place in England's World Cup squad, securing a spot at his first major international tournament.The defender has since gone on to make six appearances for the Three Lions and was viewed as a valuable option heading into the competition.Instead, his tournament now appears to be over before England have even kicked a ball.Attention will now turn to whether Chalobah receives the expected call-up and how Tuchel reshuffles his defensive options ahead of a World Cup campaign England hope will end in glory.Their match against Croatia kicks off at 9pm on Wednesday.After that, the Three Lions will face Panama and Ghana in their remaining group stage games. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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