Swedish Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out from Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker secured selection
Gyokeres is set to undergo further examinations in the coming days amid concerns of a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight victory against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the Premier League contingent chosen under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named by Sweden originally temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks after his departure by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended automatic qualification from Group B impossible
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom of Group B having just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
