Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is due for further medical tests this week following fears he sustained a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among the Premier League players chosen by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Current Situation
The Swedish team are currently bottom of Group B with just one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
