Swedish Squad Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak received a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional assessments in the coming days amid worries of a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European success versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from late October owing to muscle issues, was selected to play in the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the Premier League players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks after leaving from the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made direct progression from Group B impossible
Current Situation
Sweden sit last place of Group B having just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results in the latest Nations League
