Sweden Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak secured a place
The Arsenal forward is set for additional assessments in the coming days following worries he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League win against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since late October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's England-based players chosen under ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, under four weeks after his departure from West Ham
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression in qualifying group out of reach
Current Position
Sweden sit last place of their qualifying group having just a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the latest UEFA competition
