Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker received selection
Gyokeres is due for additional assessments this week amid concerns he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since late October due to muscle issues, was selected for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the Premier League contingent selected by ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, less than four weeks after leaving by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made direct progression in their World Cup group impossible
Current Standing
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the most recent Nations League