Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker has earned selection
Gyokeres is set for additional medical tests this week following fears of a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action since late October due to a groin problem, made the squad to play in the World Cup games against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's England-based contingent named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named by Sweden originally temporarily in late October, less than a month after leaving from the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression in Group B unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves last place in their qualifying group having just one point in four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
