Sweden Selection Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is set to undergo further assessments this week amid fears he suffered a muscle problem in Arsenal's English top flight triumph at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the Premier League contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden first on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made direct progression from qualifying group unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves bottom of their qualifying group with just a single point from four matches
Should they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
