England's Tino Livramento ruled out of 2026 World Cup with injury; Chalobah called up
England defender Tino Livramento has withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup due to a hamstring (or calf) injury suffered in training, just days before the team's opening Group L match against Croatia. Manager Thomas Tuchel must name a replacement within 24 hours. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, who has one England cap, is expected to be called up. The injury is a significant blow to England's defensive plans, as Livramento had been a key versatile option despite a season plagued by multiple injuries.
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Trevoh Chalobah Reveals Two-Hour Delay in Responding to Thomas Tuchel's Late World Cup Call-Up
The Daily Mail reports that England and Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah was on vacation in New York when he received a text message from England manager Thomas Tuchel asking if he could talk. Chalobah did not see the message for two hours while shopping in Times Square. When he finally responded via FaceTime, Tuchel informed him he was being called up to the England World Cup squad as a late replacement for the injured Tino Livramento. Chalobah, who had been training individually with a personal trainer and using sponsor facilities in the US, immediately adjusted his travel plans to fly to the England base in Kansas City. He had originally planned to go to Los Angeles but cancelled that leg of the trip. The 26-year-old recalled a tweet he posted in 2018 saying 'One day, believe' alongside a photo of the World Cup trophy, which now feels prophetic. Tuchel has told Chalobah he will compete for the right-center-back position, with Ezri Konsa and John Stones ahead of him. Chalobah described his special bond with Tuchel, who gave him his Chelsea debut in 2021.
虎扑 - 足球Trevoh Chalobah Realizes World Cup Dream After Late Call-Up by Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah received a surprise call from England manager Thomas Tuchel while on holiday in New York, informing him he had been added to the England World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Tino Livramento. Chalobah, who had previously posted on social media in 2018 predicting he would one day play in a World Cup, had been left out of the initial squad despite making a career-high 47 appearances for Chelsea. He missed Tuchel's initial text for two hours while walking around Times Square. After the call, he cut short his planned trip to Los Angeles, scrambled to obtain new boots after giving away his old ones, and flew to Kansas City to join the England camp. He describes the call as the No 1 moment of his career.
Football | The GuardianFrom Times Square to England squad: Trevoh Chalobah realises World Cup dream
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah was unexpectedly called up to the England squad for the 2026 World Cup after Tino Livramento withdrew due to a calf injury. Chalobah was on holiday in New York and missed manager Thomas Tuchel's initial text message for two hours while walking in Times Square. Upon returning to his hotel and seeing the message, he immediately video-called Tuchel, who gave him the news. Chalobah had posted a tweet in 2018 expressing his belief that he would someday play in a World Cup, which he reposted after the call. He cut short his planned trip to Los Angeles, flew to Kansas City where England is based, and scrambled to get new boots after giving his away at the end of the season. Chalobah described the moment as the 'No 1 moment' of his career.
Football | The GuardianTrevoh Chalobah opens up on unique Thomas Tuchel relationship after World Cup call-up
Chelsea and England defender Trevoh Chalobah received a surprise call-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup after an injury to Tino Livramento. Chalobah, who was on holiday in New York, described how he missed Tuchel's initial text message for two hours while sightseeing in Times Square. Upon returning to his hotel, he called Tuchel and learned he was being added to the squad. Chalobah also revealed he had given away his football boots in a competition, requiring an emergency shipment from his sponsor. He detailed his special relationship with Tuchel, who gave him his debut at Chelsea and later tried to sign him for Bayern Munich. The call-up is his career highlight, fulfilling a dream he posted about on Twitter in 2018.
Mirror - FootballThomas Tuchel explains Trent Alexander-Arnold's England World Cup exclusion
Thomas Tuchel has definitively ended Trent Alexander-Arnold's hopes of joining England's World Cup squad after Tino Livramento's calf injury. Instead of calling up the experienced Real Madrid full-back, Tuchel selected central defender Trevoh Chalobah, who was already on standby in the US. Tuchel explained the move by saying Chalobah frees up Jarell Quansah and Djed Spence to cover full-back roles. This is the latest in a series of snubs for the 27-year-old, who endured a difficult first season at Real Madrid. Tuchel has repeatedly cited concerns over Alexander-Arnold's defensive capabilities and his fit within England's high-intensity game model. Tuchel admitted leaving out a player of Alexander-Arnold's talent is a 'very hard decision' but stressed it was a sportive choice. FA chiefs were reportedly unaware of Alexander-Arnold's whereabouts, further complicating any potential call-up. The article also notes that teams have until 24 hours before their opening match to call up an injury replacement.
Mirror - FootballFIFA Rule Allows England to Replace Injured Livramento with Chalobah
According to The Sun, a little-known FIFA rule allows participating nations to replace an injured player up to 24 hours before their first match. Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento suffered a muscle injury on the eve of England's opening game against Croatia, dashing his tournament debut dream. England manager Thomas Tuchel has called up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who was on the preliminary provisional squad, to replace Livramento. Chalobah has only one senior international appearance but is familiar with Tuchel, who gave him his breakthrough at Chelsea. Livramento, who had become a regular under Tuchel this year, will return to Newcastle for rehabilitation.
虎扑 - 足球England Confirms Tino Livramento's World Cup Withdrawal, Calls Up Trevoh Chalobah
England has officially confirmed that Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a calf injury requiring approximately six weeks of rest. Livramento, 23, has earned six international caps. To replace him, manager Thomas Tuchel has called up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, 26, who has only one cap for England and primarily plays as a central defender. The announcement comes on the eve of the tournament, dealing a blow to the Three Lions' squad depth.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertTrevoh Chalobah Replaces Injured Tino Livramento in England Squad
Chelsea center-back Trevoh Chalobah has been called up to the England national team to replace injured Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento. The announcement was made by Record Portugal on June 16, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Chalobah's selection adds defensive depth to the England squad as they prepare for the tournament.
RecordEngland Replace Tino Livramento with Trevoh Chalobah After Calf Injury
England have ruled out defender Tino Livramento from the 2026 World Cup due to a calf injury sustained during training on Sunday at the team's base camp in Kansas City, Missouri. The 23-year-old Newcastle United full-back will be sidelined for approximately six weeks, effectively ending his tournament participation. England replaced Livramento with Chelsea center-back Trevoh Chalobah, as FIFA regulations permit squad changes up to 24 hours before a team's opening fixture. Livramento had recently returned from a thigh injury that kept him out of the final two months of the Premier League season. He played the second half of England's friendly win against New Zealand on June 6 but missed the subsequent tune-up against Costa Rica. Chalobah, 26, made his senior England debut in June 2025 and has one cap, compared to Livramento's five. He made 34 Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season, scoring three goals. England, ranked fourth in the world, open their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, with further group matches against Ghana and Panama.
Yardbarker: SoccerEngland Calls Up Chalobah After Livramento Injury, Raising Right-Back Depth Concerns
England have called up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah to their 2026 World Cup squad after Newcastle's Tino Livramento suffered a calf injury in training ahead of their opening match against Croatia. FIFA regulations permit squad replacements up to 24 hours before the first game. Livramento, who had a history of thigh injuries, was ruled out after scans confirmed he cannot continue. Manager Thomas Tuchel initially valued Livramento's versatility across both flanks. However, the emergency call-up leaves England with only Reece James as a natural right-back; James has been injury-prone. Other options like Djed Spence (who prefers left-back), Ezri Konsa, and Chalobah himself are primarily centre-backs or utility players. Chalobah's last England appearance was a friendly in June 2025. The FA confirmed the replacement, with Chalobah flying to Kansas City while the main squad prepares in Dallas for the Group stage opener against Croatia.
虎扑 - 足球Thomas Tuchel Calls Up Trevoh Chalobah After Tino Livramento World Cup Injury
England manager Thomas Tuchel has drafted Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah into the 2026 World Cup squad as an 11th-hour replacement for Newcastle's Tino Livramento, who suffered a calf injury in training on the eve of England's opening match against Croatia. FIFA regulations allow such a change up to 24 hours before the first game. Livramento had been a fitness doubt due to a thigh injury but was included for his versatility. Chalobah, who last played for England in a June 2025 friendly against Senegal, will join the squad in Kansas City after the Croatia match. The move highlights England's right-back depth concerns, with Reece James as first choice but struggling with fitness, and Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa as alternative options.
Mirror - FootballTrevoh Chalobah replaces Tino Livramento in England's 2026 World Cup squad
England national team defender Tino Livramento withdrew from the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday due to a calf injury, on the eve of England's opening match against Croatia. The squad immediately announced Chelsea central defender Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement. The 26-year-old, who has only one senior cap for England and last played in June 2025 against Senegal, is traveling to Kansas City to join the team's base camp. Meanwhile, England's other players are en route to Dallas for their tournament opener. Chalobah had been regularly called up by coach Thomas Tuchel for qualifying matches but had not featured in a game since the friendly against Senegal nearly a year ago.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuJamie Carragher 'Unsurprised' as Trent Alexander-Arnold Snubbed for England World Cup Replacement
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher says he is not surprised that England manager Thomas Tuchel chose Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah as the replacement for injured right-back Tino Livramento over Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold. Livramento was ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a calf injury on the eve of England's opening game against Croatia. Carragher argued that Tuchel's defensive priorities and preference for team harmony over individual talent explain the snub. Alexander-Arnold was one of several high-profile omissions from the initial squad. Carragher also discussed Harry Maguire's exclusion, suggesting the defender's public comments on being left out may have harmed his chances. He compared the situation to his own late call-up for the 2010 World Cup.
SkySports | NewsThomas Tuchel Snubs Trent Alexander-Arnold for England World Cup Replacement Due to Logistics and Fit
England manager Thomas Tuchel has overlooked Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement for injured Newcastle defender Tino Livramento in the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The FA announced Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah would replace Livramento, who withdrew with a calf injury suffered in training. According to Sky Sports, Tuchel's decision to snub Alexander-Arnold is based on two factors: FA chiefs are unsure of the Real Madrid defender's current whereabouts, raising concerns about his ability to reach the team base in Kansas City in time for England's opening group match against Croatia. Additionally, Tuchel has adopted a hard-line policy of not selecting big names who are not guaranteed playing time, and Alexander-Arnold, who has earned only one cap under Tuchel, fits that category. The article notes that Alexander-Arnold remains on 34 caps for England.
Mirror - FootballChalobah Replaces Injured Livramento in England World Cup Squad
England right-back Tino Livramento has been forced to withdraw from the World Cup squad at the last minute due to a calf injury sustained during training with the national team. Manager Thomas Tuchel has responded by calling up former protégé Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement, ensuring defensive depth for the upcoming tournament. The sudden change highlights the unpredictable nature of international football preparation.
kicker Fußball NewsEngland Confirms Tino Livramento Out of Entire World Cup, Replaced by Trevor Chalobah
The English Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento will miss the entire 2026 World Cup due to a leg injury sustained in training on Sunday. The 23-year-old, whose career has been plagued by injuries, is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks. Chelsea's Trevor Chalobah has been called up to replace him in the squad. England, runners-up in the last two European Championships, begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, followed by matches against Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 27.
FútbolEngland Calls Up Trevoh Chalobah to Replace Injured Tino Livramento for 2026 World Cup
Ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia, the England national team has confirmed the withdrawal of 23-year-old defender Tino Livramento due to a calf injury. In his place, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called up to the squad. Chalobah, who has only one previous cap for England — a friendly loss to Senegal in June — is not expected to be available for the Croatia match but will be available for the remainder of the tournament. The announcement was made by the England national team's official social media account, welcoming Chalobah back to the squad.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertTino Livramento Out of World Cup with Calf Injury, Trevoh Chalobah Likely Replacement
England national team has confirmed that defender Tino Livramento will miss the World Cup due to a calf injury sustained just before their opening match against Croatia. According to The Telegraph, manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to call up Chelsea central defender Trevoh Chalobah, who has only one cap for England, as a replacement. Livramento, a Newcastle full-back capable of playing on both flanks, was not expected to start but provided valuable depth behind Reece James and Nico O'Reilly. His departure from the tournament is a late blow for England.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuChalobah replaces injured Livramento in England's World Cup squad
Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's 2026 World Cup campaign due to a calf injury sustained during a training session on June 15, 2026, before England's opening match against Croatia. He is replaced by Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who has one England cap. Chalobah will join the squad after the Croatia match and may feature in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sporting Kansas City. The article notes that Reece James remains first-choice right-back but has fitness concerns, and that manager Thomas Tuchel's selection pattern favors tall, versatile defenders. Chalobah's call-up fulfills a personal dream he tweeted about in 2018.
BBC SportEngland Official: Livramento Withdraws from Squad Due to Injury, Chalobah Called Up as Replacement
On June 16, the England national team officially announced that Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to an injury. Chelsea center-back Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as his replacement. The announcement was made via social media platform X and reported by Hupu Football News. The article also includes community comments, with one user referencing Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and another noting the opportunity for Chalobah. The news comes just minutes before publication, indicating a recent development in England's squad preparations.
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