Swedish Team Announcement: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's initial Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days following worries he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League win against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's England-based contingent chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden initially for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks after leaving from West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired following the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group out of reach
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group having only a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their results during the previous Nations League
