Sweden Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo further assessments this week amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury in Arsenal's Premier League win at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among the Premier League contingent named under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation originally for an interim period in late October, less than a month following his departure by the Hammers
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable
Present Situation
The Swedish team find themselves last place in their qualifying group having only a single point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
