Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo additional assessments this week following worries he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October because of a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's Premier League contingent chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following his departure by West Ham
Previous boss the Danish coach was fired following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression from qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves bottom in Group B with only a single point in four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs because of their performance in the most recent Nations League
