Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional assessments in the coming days amid fears he suffered a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League victory at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October due to a groin injury, was selected for World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based contingent selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, less than a month after he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome which rendered direct progression from Group B impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team sit bottom of their qualifying group having only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification because thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
