Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's initial Sweden squad, while Reds striker Alexander Isak received selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for more examinations this week following fears he suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal's English top flight victory at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October owing to a groin problem, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying matches against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the Premier League contingent chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, under four weeks after his departure by the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Standing
The Swedish team sit bottom in their qualifying group having only a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs due to of their performance during the previous Nations League
