Sweden Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is scheduled for further assessments this week following worries of a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight triumph at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October due to a groin problem, has been chosen for the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
Potter's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed from the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in qualifying group out of reach
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves last place in their qualifying group having just one point in four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still take part in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
