Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured selection
Gyokeres is due for more assessments this week amid worries he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's Premier League victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October because of a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's Premier League players selected by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, under a month following his departure by the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made direct progression from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Standing
The Swedish team are currently last place in their qualifying group having just a single point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to finish second, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
