Swedish Team Announcement: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
Gyokeres is set to undergo further assessments in the coming days following concerns he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' Champions League win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying matches against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, under a month after he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Current Position
Sweden find themselves last place of Group B with just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
