Sweden Squad Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for further examinations this week amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight triumph against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup games against Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the England-based players chosen by ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter took over by Sweden initially on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired after the national team's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Position
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group having just one 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 of their results during the previous Nations League
