Swedish Team Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo more examinations in the coming days amid fears he suffered a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October due to a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's England-based players selected by ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed by Sweden originally temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks after his departure from West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that ended automatic qualification in their World Cup group impossible
Current Standing
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group having just a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification as a result thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
