Swedish Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional examinations this week amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's English top flight win against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October due to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's England-based contingent selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first for an interim period on 20 October, under a month following his departure from the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended straight qualification in Group B out of reach
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves last place of Group B having only a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs because of their performance in the latest Nations League
