Swedish Selection Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker received selection
Gyokeres is due for further examinations in the coming days amid worries he suffered a muscle problem in the Gunners's Premier League win at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European victory versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying matches against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the England-based contingent selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in their World Cup group unattainable
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom of their qualifying group with just one point in four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
