Swedish Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's first Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured inclusion
Gyokeres is set for further medical tests in the coming days following fears of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October owing to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent named under former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, less than four weeks after his departure by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable
Current Position
Sweden sit last place in their qualifying group with 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 secondary qualification due to of their results in the latest UEFA competition
