Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due to undergo additional assessments this week following concerns he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October because of a groin injury, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League players chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, less than a month after his departure from the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's setback against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression in qualifying group impossible
Present Standing
Sweden are currently bottom in Group B having only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
