Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured a place
The Arsenal forward is due for additional examinations in the coming days amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League victory at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from late October due to a groin problem, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in Potter's Premier League players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, less than a month following his departure from West Ham
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended automatic qualification in Group B out of reach
Current Situation
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group with just one point from four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification as a result of their performance in the latest Nations League
