Sweden Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set for further assessments in the coming days following concerns he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight win at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October because of muscle issues, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players feature in the Premier League players named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden first for an interim period in late October, less than a month following his departure by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification from qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves bottom of their qualifying group with only one point in their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
