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Tino Livramento out of World Cup after sustaining calf injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Tino Livramento out of World Cup after sustaining calf injury

Summary

Tino Livramento sustained a grade-two calf tear while on international duty with England on June 17. The injury follows a season plagued by inconsistency and fitness issues, prompting Steve Howey to discuss the impact of not having a run of games. Livramento has been replaced by Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah in the squad, leaving him with no opportunity to participate in the World Cup. Howey emphasized the challenges of maintaining core strength and avoiding injuries when experiencing erratic game time.

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•Livramento sustained a grade-two calf tear in training on June 17.
•Steve Howey commented on Livramento's lack of game time affecting his health.
•Livramento has been replaced by Trevoh Chalobah for the World Cup roster.
•The injury adds to Livramento's ongoing fitness struggles this season.
•Howey drew parallels to his own experiences with injuries in his career.

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4:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'This is what happens if you can't get a run of games' - Howey on Livramento

What they're saying

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The full-back sustained a calf tear in the England camp on Sunday to add yet another issue to the growing injury record for the 23-year-old, and has now been replaced by Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah. "It's devastating for the lad because I think it's a grade-two tear, so he's got no chance," Howey told BBC Radio Newcastle.
— Yahoo Sports

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