Swedish Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set for more examinations in the coming days amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since late October due to a groin injury, made the squad for World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the England-based players selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden first on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification in their World Cup group unattainable
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in Group B with only a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might be involved in the secondary qualification as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
