Tino Livramento Undergoes Successful Calf Surgery, Expected to Return During Newcastle’s Pre-Season
England Defender Recovering After Minor Procedure Following World Cup Heartbreak
June 30, 2026
England defender Tino Livramento has successfully undergone minor surgery after sustaining a calf injury that ruled him out of the FIFA World Cup at the last moment. The 23-year-old full-back is now focused on his recovery, with Newcastle United expecting him to return during the club’s pre-season preparations.
Calf Injury Ended World Cup Dream
Livramento, who has earned five senior international caps for England, suffered the calf injury during a training session in Florida while the national team was finalizing preparations for its opening Group L match against Croatia. The setback forced him to withdraw from the tournament before the competition began.
Following the injury, Livramento returned to his club, Newcastle United, to undergo further assessment and treatment.
Trevoh Chalobah Named as Replacement
After Livramento’s withdrawal, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah was called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad. The change left England with six central defenders and only three recognized full-backs heading into the World Cup campaign.
Newcastle Confirms Successful Surgery
Newcastle United confirmed on Tuesday that Livramento’s minor surgical procedure was completed successfully.
In an official club statement, Newcastle said the defender had returned from international duty with the injury and is expected to make his comeback during the team’s pre-season schedule if his rehabilitation progresses as planned.
Positive Recovery Timeline
The successful operation provides optimism for both Newcastle United and England, with medical staff confident that Livramento will be available for pre-season training ahead of the new campaign. His recovery will be closely monitored to ensure a safe return to competitive football.
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