Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional examinations this week amid fears of a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured from 22 October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based players named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden originally on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Previous boss the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made straight qualification in their World Cup group out of reach
Current Standing
The Swedish team are currently bottom in their qualifying group having just a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the secondary qualification as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League
