Swedish Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Swedish national squad, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured a place
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo additional examinations this week following fears he sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from late October because of a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's England-based contingent chosen by ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager took over by Sweden originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that made direct progression in qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team sit bottom of their qualifying group having only one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
