Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker received inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo additional examinations this week following fears he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League win against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October owing to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first for an interim period in late October, under a month after leaving by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended straight qualification in qualifying group out of reach
Present Position
Sweden are currently bottom in Group B having just a single point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, they could still be involved in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League