Swedish Selection Lineup: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is due to undergo more examinations this week amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October due to a groin injury, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among the Premier League contingent selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended direct progression in Group B unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team are currently last place in Group B having only one point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
