Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional assessments in the coming days amid worries he suffered a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight win at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin problem, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League players selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden initially on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month following leaving by the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in Group B impossible
Present Standing
The Swedish team are currently bottom of their qualifying group having just one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
