Swedish Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for additional examinations this week amid fears he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, was selected for World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the Premier League players chosen by ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter was appointed by Sweden initially for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month following his departure by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression from qualifying group out of reach
Current Standing
The Swedish team sit last place in Group B having just a single point in four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the most recent Nations League
