Sweden Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker secured selection
The Arsenal forward is due for more assessments in the coming days amid concerns of a muscle problem in the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October due to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players feature in Potter's Premier League players selected by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification in qualifying group out of reach
Present Standing
The Swedish team are currently last place of Group B 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 of their results in the most recent Nations League
