Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker received selection
Gyokeres is due for further medical tests this week following worries he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's English top flight victory at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from late October owing to a groin problem, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation originally for an interim period in late October, less than four weeks after leaving from West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression from Group B impossible
Current Position
The Swedish team are currently bottom in their qualifying group with just one point from four matches
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification because of their performance in the latest Nations League
