Swedish Squad Reveal: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for further examinations in the coming days amid worries of a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action from late October due to muscle issues, was selected for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players feature in the Premier League contingent named by ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first for an interim period in late October, under four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Present Standing
The Swedish team sit bottom of Group B with just a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
