Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with the Gunners from Sporting this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Reds forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is set for more examinations in the coming days amid concerns of a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured from late October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in the England-based players selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over by Sweden first for an interim period on 20 October, under a month following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group impossible
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit bottom of their qualifying group with only a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the latest UEFA competition
