Sweden Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
Gyokeres is set for more medical tests in the coming days following worries of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October due to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League contingent named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden sit bottom in Group B having only a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs as a result of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
