Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting this summer
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for further assessments in the coming days amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to muscle issues, was selected for World Cup qualifying matches against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in the Premier League contingent selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after leaving from West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was fired after the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Present Situation
The Swedish team are currently bottom in Group B with only one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance during the previous Nations League
