Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more examinations this week following worries he suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal's English top flight triumph at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to a groin problem, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's England-based contingent named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group having just one point from four matches
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
