Swedish Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is set for further assessments this week following fears he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League win against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, was selected for the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players named under former multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks following his departure by the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's 1-0 loss to Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable
Current Standing
The Swedish team sit bottom of Group B with only one point from four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
