Swedish Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak received inclusion
Gyokeres is set to undergo more medical tests this week following concerns of a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight triumph against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' Champions League success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October due to a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the England-based contingent selected by ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous boss the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in Group B impossible
Current Position
The Swedish team are currently last place in their qualifying group with just a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance in the latest Nations League
