Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is due to undergo additional examinations in the coming days following worries he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League triumph against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin injury, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based contingent chosen under ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month following he was dismissed by West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered direct progression from Group B out of reach
Present Position
Sweden sit last place in Group B with just a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might be involved in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
