Newcastle United have confirmed that Tino Livramento has withdrawn from England’s World Cup squad after sustaining a calf injury in training.
The club said the full-back picked up the issue with the Three Lions on Sunday before scans confirmed he could play no further part in the tournament.
“Tino Livramento picked up a minor calf injury in training with the Three Lions on Sunday afternoon,” Newcastle announced. “A subsequent scan and medical assessment on Monday unfortunately confirmed he could play
no further part in England’s tournament.”
Livramento will now return to Tyneside and continue his recovery with Newcastle’s medical team. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called up by Thomas Tuchel as his replacement.
The timing is significant for Newcastle and their plans for a big sale this summer as they navigate the early stages of their squad retool for next season.
Chronicle Live’s Lee Ryder recently reported that Livramento, along with Lewis Hall and Sandro Tonali, could be sold if major interest turns into serious offers.
“Full-backs Tino Livramento, wanted by City and Arsenal, and Lewis Hall, eyed by Man United, are also on a list of stars that could yet be sold,” Ryder wrote.
Livramento’s versatility and age made him one of Newcastle’s most valuable assets, but another injury setback could affect both interest and valuation, with teams already afraid of his dubious track record before this even happened.
The 23-year-old was limited to 26 Newcastle appearances last season during a campaign disrupted by fitness issues. Any club considering a major summer bid may now wait for clarity on his recovery before bidding for him, a blow for Newcastle, as the injury could complicate plans to raise a significant fee from one of their most sellable players.
