Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set for additional examinations this week amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem in the Gunners's English top flight win against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin injury, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the Premier League contingent selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden initially temporarily in late October, under a month after he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made automatic qualification in Group B impossible
Present Standing
The Swedish team find themselves last place of their qualifying group having just a single point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition