Sweden Squad Lineup: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is set for additional assessments this week amid concerns of a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight triumph at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October because of a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in the England-based contingent chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden first temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks after his departure from the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression from qualifying group unattainable
Current Standing
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group with just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
