Swedish Selection Lineup: Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned a place
Gyokeres is set for more examinations in the coming days amid concerns of a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight victory against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October due to a groin problem, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in Potter's Premier League players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month after leaving by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from qualifying group impossible
Present Standing
Sweden are currently bottom of Group B having just one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
