Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due for further medical tests this week amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected for World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in Potter's Premier League players selected by former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from Group B impossible
Present Situation
Sweden sit last place in Group B having only one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results during the previous UEFA competition
