Swedish Selection Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more assessments in the coming days amid fears he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's English top flight triumph at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October due to a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players chosen under former multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after leaving from the Hammers
Previous manager the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made direct progression from Group B impossible
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit last place in Group B with only one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
