Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo further examinations this week amid worries of a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action from late October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the Premier League contingent chosen under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden originally for an interim period in late October, under four weeks after his departure from the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made direct progression in qualifying group impossible
Current Position
The Swedish team are currently last place in Group B with just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still be involved in the World Cup play-offs because of their results in the most recent Nations League
