Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker received a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for further assessments in the coming days amid worries he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight triumph against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action from 22 October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup matches against Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in Potter's Premier League players selected by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter took over by Sweden first for an interim period in late October, under a month after he was dismissed from the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team find themselves bottom in their qualifying group with just a single point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance in the latest Nations League
