Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional assessments in the coming days amid worries of a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight win against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to a groin problem, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in Potter's Premier League contingent chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, under a month after he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered direct progression from Group B out of reach
Present Situation
The Swedish team find themselves last place of Group B having only one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet be involved in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
