Sweden Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further medical tests in the coming days following concerns he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October due to a groin injury, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the Premier League contingent selected by ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis in late October, under a month following his departure from West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended automatic qualification from Group B unattainable
Current Standing
The Swedish team find themselves bottom of their qualifying group having only a single point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they could still be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance during the previous UEFA competition
