Sweden Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is due to undergo further medical tests this week following fears he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action from late October due to a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the England-based contingent named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, under a month following his departure from the Hammers
Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Present Situation
Sweden sit last place in their qualifying group having just a single point from four matches
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League
