Sweden Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional assessments this week amid concerns he sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight victory against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October because of a groin injury, was selected for World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's Premier League players selected by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was named by Sweden originally on a short-term basis in late October, under a month following leaving by the Hammers
Previous boss the Danish coach was fired after the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended automatic qualification in qualifying group impossible
Present Position
The Swedish team are currently last place of their qualifying group having only one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
