Swedish Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's initial Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo further assessments this week amid worries of a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League win at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European win versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured from late October due to a groin problem, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation first for an interim period in late October, under four weeks following he was dismissed by West Ham
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended automatic qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden are currently last place in Group B with only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the secondary qualification as a result thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League