Swedish Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in Graham Potter's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further medical tests in the coming days following concerns he suffered a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight triumph at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players are among the England-based players chosen under ex- multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over by Sweden originally on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended direct progression from Group B impossible
Current Position
Sweden sit last place of their qualifying group having just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification because of their results in the most recent Nations League
