Sweden Squad Lineup: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due for more examinations in the coming days following worries he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the Premier League contingent selected by former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month after he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression from Group B unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden are currently last place in Group B having just a single point in four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might participate in the secondary qualification because of their results in the latest UEFA competition