Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's first Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received selection
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further assessments this week amid fears he sustained a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League win at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' Champions League win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October owing to a groin injury, was selected for World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks after he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team are currently last place in their qualifying group with just one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League