Swedish Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak secured a place
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo additional assessments this week following worries of a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League victory at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European win against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured from 22 October owing to a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based players named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, less than a month after his departure from West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression from qualifying group impossible
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit last place of Group B with just one point in four matches
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
