Sweden Selection Announcement: Isak Included While Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker secured a place
The Arsenal forward is due for further assessments in the coming days amid worries of a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the England-based contingent chosen under ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, less than four weeks after leaving from West Ham
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended straight qualification in Group B impossible
Current Situation
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group with only a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
