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FC·INJURY·June 16, 2026 11:12 AM ET

Chalobah Called Up to England World Cup Squad as Livramento Ruled Out

Calf injury ends Livramento's World Cup; Chalobah steps in.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read
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What happened: Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been added to England's World Cup squad after Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento was ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury. Livramento picked up the problem ahead of the competition, forcing a late change to England's defensive options.

Why it matters: Losing Livramento removes a versatile, in-form full-back from England's pool just as the squad is finalized. Chalobah's call-up rewards a strong season at Chelsea and gives the manager added

What to watch: Watch how Chalobah is integrated in training and whether he features in England's remaining warm-up fixtures before the opener.

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