Swedish Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, while Reds striker the talented attacker received a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for additional examinations in the coming days amid fears he sustained a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October due to a groin injury, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based players named under former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter was appointed by Sweden initially temporarily in late October, less than a month after leaving by the Hammers
Previous manager the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in their World Cup group unattainable
Present Position
The Swedish team are currently bottom in their qualifying group with only a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the latest Nations League
