Swedish Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured a place
Gyokeres is scheduled for additional examinations this week amid concerns he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European victory versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from 22 October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen for the World Cup matches against Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League players selected by ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous boss the Danish coach was fired after the national team's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that ended direct progression in qualifying group impossible
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves last place in Group B having only one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification as a result of their results in the latest Nations League
