Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is set for more medical tests in the coming days amid worries he suffered a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October because of muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's England-based contingent selected by ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended straight qualification in qualifying group out of reach
Present Position
The Swedish team sit last place in their qualifying group having just a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League
