Tino Livramento, the full-back for Newcastle United and the England national team, underwent surgery on his calf injury that forced him to withdraw from the World Cup 2026. The operation was confirmed by the Premier League club.
Livramento was selected for the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel and traveled to the United States. Unfortunately, he sustained the injury during training ahead of England's opening match against Croatia.
Recovery Timeline and Expectations
The club stated that Livramento will miss the start of pre-season but is expected to return in time for training before the 2026-27 season commences. Newcastle United expressed their support for Livramento, wishing him a smooth recovery.
“Newcastle United can confirm that Tino Livramento has successfully undergone a minor surgical procedure,” the club announced. “The defender, who returned from World Cup duty with an injury, is expected to return during pre-season.”
Livramento's Career and Injury Challenges
At just 23 years old, Livramento has already faced several injury challenges that have hindered his playing time. He has made only six appearances for England, with four under Tuchel and one during Lee Carsley's caretaker management.
Since joining Newcastle from Southampton in 2023, Livramento’s availability has been a concern. Last season, he played only 17 matches in the Premier League after featuring in all but one game in the 2024-25 season.
Emotional Impact on the Team
Tuchel expressed his disappointment regarding Livramento’s injury. “I was very disappointed and very sad,” he stated. “All of us were. It was a little shock in training when he stopped training and he straight away had the feeling that this could be an injury that costs him the tournament and, unfortunately, he was right.”
As Newcastle prepares for the upcoming season, Livramento's target for a return aligns with their first game against Liverpool at St James' Park on August 23. Meanwhile, England will face DR Congo in the round of 32 without him.
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