Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is due for further examinations this week following fears of a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's England-based contingent selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager took over by Sweden originally temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks after leaving from West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Present Standing
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group having just a single point in four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
