Swedish Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further examinations in the coming days following worries he suffered a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured from late October because of a groin problem, made the squad for the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players feature in Potter's England-based players named under ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, less than a month after leaving from the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's setback to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made automatic qualification from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Position
Sweden find themselves bottom of Group B having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs because of their performance in the most recent Nations League
