Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional examinations this week amid concerns he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight win at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October because of muscle issues, made the squad for World Cup qualifying matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's England-based contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden first temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from Group B out of reach
Current Position
Sweden are currently bottom in their qualifying group with only a single point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might be involved in the qualification playoffs because of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
