Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's first Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is set for further assessments this week amid fears of a muscle problem during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's Premier League players selected under ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was appointed by Sweden initially for an interim period in late October, under four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended direct progression from qualifying group impossible
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves last place of Group B having only a single point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
