Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for more medical tests this week following worries of a muscle problem in Arsenal's English top flight triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October due to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup games against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players feature in Potter's Premier League players chosen under former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation initially for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in Group B unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves last place in their qualifying group with just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they could still participate in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
