Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo further examinations in the coming days following fears of a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League win against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured from late October owing to a groin injury, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players are among Potter's Premier League players selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous manager the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression in Group B unattainable
Current Position
Sweden are currently last place in their qualifying group having only a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
