Sweden Team Announcement: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo further assessments this week following worries he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured from late October due to a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players were included in the England-based contingent named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden originally for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed by West Ham
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from qualifying group impossible
Current Standing
Sweden are currently bottom in Group B with just a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
