QtrendsLivramento ruled out of World Cup, Chalobah called up
England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah called up as his replacement. The last-minute change deals a blow to England's defensive depth heading into the tournament. Chalobah will now join the squad in what will be his first World Cup appearance.
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Livramento out of World Cup with Chalobah called up
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