Sweden Team Announcement: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured selection
The Arsenal forward is due for additional medical tests this week amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury in Arsenal's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European success versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action from 22 October because of muscle issues, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League contingent chosen by ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
The English manager took over by Sweden originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification from qualifying group out of reach
Current Position
Sweden sit last place of Group B with only a single point in their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs because of their results during the previous Nations League