Livramento departs England squad after late injury blow
Tino Livramento has been withdrawn from the England squad after picking up a new muscle injury. The Newcastle United full-back also missing the club’s win over Hull City as a result. The 23-year-old felt discomfort in training on Friday and was subsequently pulled from Matthias Jaissle’s matchday squad. Lewis Miley deputising at right-back.
England confirmed the withdrawal as part of a wider update on their squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. Livramento is one of five players ruled out. This is a blow that will concern Newcastle supporters given his importance to Jaissle’s side this season.
England statement and Jaissle confirm training discomfort
The Football Association released an official statement addressing the situation directly. It read: “Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice have all been ruled of our forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White have subsequently been called up. They will join up with the rest of the squad on Tuesday.”
Jaissle later spoke to the media and explained how the decision to withdraw Livramento came together only hours before Newcastle’s matchday squad was finalised. “It was really late and the final decision was in the morning,” the head coach said. Underlining how quickly the situation developed once the injury became apparent.
According to Jaissle, the problem surfaced the morning after training rather than during the session itself. “He suffered with some discomfort in the morning after yesterday’s (Friday’s) training. He will have an MRI scan but nothing more from my side on this,” he added. Keeping the club’s public comments deliberately cautious until scans are complete.
Jaissle turns to Miley for Hull City win
With Livramento unavailable, Jaissle turned to Lewis Miley to fill in at right-back. A role outside the midfielder’s usual position. The switch did not disrupt Newcastle’s rhythm. Tthe team came through the 2-1 victory over Hull City despite the late change to the back line.
Miley’s versatility has become a useful option for Jaissle this season. His willingness to slot into unfamiliar roles at short notice reflects well on the squad’s depth. Supporters can track the finer detail of how the head coach reshuffled his options in the matchday squad adjustments made before kick-off.
Livramento’s absence is a fresh setback for a player who has established himself as first-choice at right-back under Jaissle. Losing him for any period, even a short one, forces a rethink of Newcastle’s defensive balance heading into a busy run of fixtures either side of the international break.
MRI scan pending as Newcastle await international return
Jaissle confirmed that Livramento will now undergo an MRI scan to establish the extent of the muscle problem. No further diagnosis has been offered publicly at this stage. The club’s medical staff will assess the results before any timeline on his return is discussed.
Asked about the outlook beyond the scan, Jaissle struck a hopeful but measured tone. “After this international window. We hope. We pray. We’re optimistic. That’s the only thing at the moment in this situation. What we can do. We count on the medical department to get the players back as soon as possible,” he said, as reported by Chronicle Live.
Newcastle will not put a firm figure on how long Livramento might be out until those scan results are known. For now, the priority is straightforward. Get an accurate diagnosis. Manage his recovery properly. Have him available again once the international window closes.
