Sweden Squad Reveal: Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Sweden squad, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo more assessments this week amid concerns he suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners's Premier League victory at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action since late October owing to a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup matches against Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the England-based contingent named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden originally on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification from Group B impossible
Present Position
The Swedish team are currently last place of their qualifying group having just a single point in their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
