Swedish Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
Gyokeres is set to undergo more medical tests this week amid concerns he suffered a muscle problem in Arsenal's English top flight triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October because of muscle issues, was selected to play in the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent named by former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks following leaving by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended automatic qualification from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Standing
The Swedish team are currently bottom of their qualifying group with only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still be involved in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
