Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured selection
Gyokeres is set for additional medical tests this week amid fears he sustained a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October owing to a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in Potter's Premier League players chosen by ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first for an interim period in late October, under four weeks after leaving from the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in Group B unattainable
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group with only a single point from four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs because of their results during the previous UEFA competition
