Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak secured a place
Gyokeres is set for additional assessments in the coming days amid worries of a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup matches against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
These players were included in the Premier League contingent selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, under four weeks following leaving from the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves last place in their qualifying group with just a single point from four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
