Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak received a place
Gyokeres is scheduled for further examinations in the coming days following fears he suffered a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup matches against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League players named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
The English manager took over by Sweden originally for an interim period in late October, less than a month following his departure by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden are currently bottom of Group B having only a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
