Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's initial Sweden squad, while Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is due for additional medical tests this week following fears he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based players chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, under a month after his departure by the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves last place in Group B with only one point from four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League