Sweden Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners from Sporting in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled for more examinations in the coming days following fears of a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin injury, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation first temporarily in late October, under a month following leaving by West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Position
The Swedish team find themselves last place in Group B with just one point from four matches
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
