Swedish Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is set to undergo further assessments in the coming days following concerns he sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's England-based contingent named under ex- multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from qualifying group impossible
Present Standing
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group with only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League