Sweden Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for further examinations this week following fears he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in the England-based players chosen under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden originally on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks after his departure from the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended straight qualification from their World Cup group unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team find themselves bottom in Group B with only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance in the most recent Nations League