Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting in July
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured selection
The Arsenal forward is due for more examinations this week following fears of a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight win against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October owing to muscle issues, was selected for World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the England-based players selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named the Swedish federation originally for an interim period in late October, less than a month after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression from qualifying group out of reach
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves last place in Group B having just a single point in their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs because of their results during the previous Nations League
