Sweden Squad Announcement: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured selection
Gyokeres is due to undergo additional medical tests this week following concerns he suffered a muscle problem in the Gunners's Premier League victory at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action from 22 October because of a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
These players were included in the England-based players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first for an interim period in late October, less than four weeks after he was dismissed from the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made automatic qualification in their World Cup group unattainable
Present Standing
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group having just a single point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
