Swedish Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, while Reds forward Alexander Isak received a place
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days amid fears he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League triumph at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the Premier League contingent selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter took over by Sweden first for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made direct progression in Group B unattainable
Present Situation
Sweden are currently last place in Group B having only one point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they could still take part in the secondary qualification because of their performance during the previous UEFA competition
