Swedish Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days following fears he suffered a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to muscle issues, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players chosen by former multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression from Group B impossible
Current Position
The Swedish team sit bottom in their qualifying group having just one point from four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
