Swedish Team Announcement: Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
Gyokeres is due for more medical tests this week amid concerns of a hamstring injury in Arsenal's Premier League triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from late October due to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the England-based contingent selected by ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following his departure by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in Group B unattainable
Current Position
Sweden find themselves bottom in Group B having only a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the most recent Nations League