Swedish Team Lineup: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is due for additional examinations this week amid worries he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since late October owing to a groin injury, made the squad for World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's England-based contingent selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, under four weeks following his departure by West Ham
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made automatic qualification from their World Cup group impossible
Present Standing
Sweden are currently last place in Group B having only a single point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
