Swedish Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned a place
Gyokeres is due for more medical tests in the coming days amid worries he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight win at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since late October because of a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally for an interim period in late October, less than a month following his departure by the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that ended straight qualification from their World Cup group impossible
Present Situation
Sweden sit last place of Group B with just one point from their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
