Swedish Squad Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned selection
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional assessments this week amid fears of a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League win at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured from 22 October due to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League players chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month following his departure by the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from Group B impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team are currently last place in Group B having only one point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet be involved in the World Cup play-offs because of their results in the latest UEFA competition
