Swedish Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak secured selection
The Arsenal forward is set for more medical tests this week amid fears he sustained a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League win against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from late October owing to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's Premier League players named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
The English manager was named by Sweden originally for an interim period on 20 October, under a month after he was dismissed by West Ham
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made automatic qualification in their World Cup group out of reach
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group with only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
