Swedish Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured selection
Gyokeres is scheduled for more examinations this week following concerns he suffered a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight triumph against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin problem, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League contingent named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks after he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that ended straight qualification in Group B impossible
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves last place of Group B with just one point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the latest Nations League
