Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured a place
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo further examinations in the coming days following concerns he suffered a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based contingent chosen under former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month after leaving by the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification in Group B out of reach
Current Position
The Swedish team are currently bottom of Group B having just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
