England make a late change to their FIFA World Cup squad after defender Tino Livramento is ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Multiple reports say Livramento sustains the problem during the period leading up to England’s opening match and that the issue leaves him unable to continue in the competition. With Livramento not available, Trevoh Chalobah—an England international and a centre-back at Chelsea—is called up as his replacement. Sky Sports and other outlets report that the change is connected to Livramento’s injury being confirmed as ending his World Cup involvement. Other coverage also notes that England’s call-up decisions involve selecting Chalobah from available defensive options and that the replacement is made ahead of the start of England’s World Cup campaign.
England’s first World Cup match is reported as taking place against Croatia, meaning the squad adjustment comes close to the tournament opener. The reports collectively indicate that Chalobah joins the squad directly because Livramento cannot play, with the coaching staff proceeding with the late amendment to the tournament roster.
