Swedish Selection Announcement: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo further assessments in the coming days following fears he suffered a muscle problem in the Gunners's Premier League triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based players selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks after leaving by the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made direct progression in qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
Sweden sit last place in their qualifying group having only a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification as a result of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
