Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo more assessments this week amid worries of a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October owing to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's Premier League players named by ex- multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month after his departure by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made direct progression from Group B out of reach
Current Position
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group with just one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the latest Nations League
