Swedish Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set for more examinations in the coming days amid worries he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's English top flight win against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players are among the England-based players named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed by Sweden originally for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from Group B out of reach
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves last place of their qualifying group having only one point in four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
