Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting in July
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo more assessments in the coming days following concerns he suffered a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
These players were included in the Premier League contingent named under ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden first for an interim period on 20 October, under a month after he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous boss the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression from qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in Group B having only one point from their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition