Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is due for further examinations in the coming days following worries he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action from 22 October due to a groin problem, made the squad for World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players are among the Premier League players named under former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired following the national team's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made direct progression in Group B impossible
Current Standing
Sweden sit last place in their qualifying group having just one point in four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification as a result thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
