Swedish Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker secured inclusion
Gyokeres is set for more medical tests in the coming days following fears of a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based contingent selected by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed by Sweden initially temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous manager the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression from qualifying group out of reach
Present Situation
Sweden sit last place of their qualifying group with just one point in four matches
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
