Swedish Selection Reveal: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's first Sweden team selection, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional assessments this week amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European victory versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the Premier League players chosen under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over by Sweden first temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks after his departure by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression in Group B out of reach
Present Standing
Sweden are currently bottom in their qualifying group having just one point in four matches
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League
