Swedish Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners from Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo more examinations this week amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League victory at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the Premier League players chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
The English manager took over the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following leaving from the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves last place of their qualifying group having only a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the secondary qualification as a result of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
