England right-back Tino Livramento may miss the World Cup after suffering a muscular injury during training on Sunday [2, 3].
His absence would leave the England squad short of a key defensive option just before the tournament begins. The injury disrupts the team's tactical preparations and forces the coaching staff to consider immediate personnel changes.
The 23-year-old [1] sustained the injury at the pre-tournament training camp in Qatar [1, 2]. Reports on the specific nature of the injury vary, with some sources citing a calf injury [2] and others describing it as a hamstring issue [3].
Livramento is currently doubtful for the three group games [3], including the opening match against Croatia [3]. The timing of the injury, occurring just days before the start of the competition, leaves the Football Association with a narrow window to assess his fitness or finalize a replacement.
Trevoh Chalobah has been identified as a possible stand-in for the injured defender [1, 2]. While some reports suggest Chalobah is lined up to step in, the FA has not yet officially confirmed a change to the squad [1, 2].
England's medical staff are monitoring the situation to determine if Livramento can recover in time for the opening fixture. The decision on whether to call up a replacement will depend on the severity of the muscular tear, and the player's response to initial treatment.
“Tino Livramento may miss the World Cup after suffering a muscular injury during training.”
A late injury to a specialist right-back limits England's defensive flexibility and may force the manager to shift players out of their preferred positions. If Chalobah is called up, it introduces a player who may not have the same chemistry with the starting lineup, potentially impacting the team's cohesion during the critical opening group stage matches.
