Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned a place
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo further examinations in the coming days amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight win against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October because of muscle issues, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in the Premier League players named by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification from their World Cup group unattainable
Current Position
Sweden find themselves last place of their qualifying group with just one point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
