Sweden Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker secured selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for more assessments this week following worries he suffered a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight victory at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League win against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to muscle issues, was selected to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named by Sweden originally temporarily in late October, less than a month following his departure from West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression in qualifying group out of reach
Present Position
Sweden are currently last place of Group B with only a single point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to finish second, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
