Sweden Squad Reveal: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due for additional medical tests in the coming days amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October because of a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the Premier League players named under former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended straight qualification in qualifying group impossible
Current Position
The Swedish team find themselves last place of Group B with 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 results during the previous UEFA competition
