Swedish Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days amid worries he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League win against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to a groin problem, was selected for World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the England-based players selected under ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks following leaving from the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group having just one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
