Swedish Selection Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional assessments this week following fears of a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight triumph against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October because of muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the England-based contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month following leaving from West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in their World Cup group out of reach
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves last place of their qualifying group having just a single point in their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
