Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is scheduled for additional assessments in the coming days following worries he suffered a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight victory at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to a groin injury, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players are among Potter's Premier League contingent named under former multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter was appointed by Sweden initially for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous boss the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression from Group B out of reach
Present Situation
The Swedish team are currently last place of Group B having just a single point in four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
