Sweden Team Announcement: Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker received inclusion
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days following fears of a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight win against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' European success versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured from 22 October due to a groin problem, made the squad to play in the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's England-based players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first for an interim period in late October, less than four weeks after leaving by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in their World Cup group unattainable
Current Position
Sweden are currently bottom in their qualifying group having just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
