Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is due for more assessments this week following worries he sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European win versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to a groin problem, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among the England-based contingent chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in Group B impossible
Present Standing
Sweden sit bottom in Group B with just a single point from four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs as a result of their results during the previous Nations League
