Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak secured inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled for further medical tests this week following fears he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' Champions League win against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup games against Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's England-based players selected under ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation first for an interim period on 20 October, under a month following he was dismissed from West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from Group B unattainable
Present Situation
Sweden are currently bottom in their qualifying group with just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results in the latest UEFA competition
