Swedish Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for more assessments this week amid worries he suffered a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in Potter's Premier League players named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
The English manager was named by Sweden initially for an interim period in late October, less than four weeks following his departure from West Ham
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made direct progression from Group B out of reach
Current Position
Sweden are currently last place of their qualifying group having only one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
