Swedish Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak secured selection
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional examinations in the coming days following worries of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October due to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the England-based players chosen under former multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after his departure by West Ham
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression from their World Cup group out of reach
Current Standing
The Swedish team sit last place in Group B having only one point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
