Swedish Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker has earned a place
Gyokeres is due to undergo additional medical tests this week following fears he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight victory against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players are among the Premier League players named under former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter took over by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month following leaving by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression in Group B unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden are currently last place in Group B with just a single point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the latest Nations League
