Swedish Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo further examinations in the coming days following fears of a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to muscle issues, was selected for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation first for an interim period in late October, under a month after his departure from West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in Group B impossible
Present Standing
Sweden are currently last place in their qualifying group with just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
