Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, while Reds forward Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled for more examinations in the coming days amid concerns he suffered a muscle problem during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action since 22 October because of a groin problem, made the squad for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players are among Potter's Premier League contingent selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks after his departure from the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in Group B out of reach
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves last place of their qualifying group having only a single point from four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
