Swedish Selection Announcement: Isak Named While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for additional examinations in the coming days amid fears of a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October due to muscle issues, was selected for World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the England-based players chosen by ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month after he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended direct progression in qualifying group out of reach
Current Position
Sweden are currently last place of Group B having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they may yet participate in the secondary qualification as a result of their results in the most recent Nations League
