Swedish Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's initial Sweden squad, while Reds forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is set to undergo further examinations this week amid worries he sustained a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight triumph at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League victory versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action since late October because of muscle issues, has been chosen for the World Cup games versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent named under ex- multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first temporarily in late October, under a month following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired after the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended direct progression from Group B unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team find themselves bottom in Group B having just one point in four matches
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
