Sweden Team Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more medical tests in the coming days following worries he suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal's Premier League triumph at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' Champions League success against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's England-based players selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter took over the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression from Group B impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team are currently last place of Group B with only one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League