Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled for more medical tests this week amid fears he suffered a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among the England-based contingent selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, less than a month following he was dismissed from West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made automatic qualification from qualifying group out of reach
Present Standing
Sweden sit bottom of Group B having only one point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
