Swedish Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's initial Sweden squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due for further examinations in the coming days following fears of a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to muscle issues, made the squad for World Cup qualifying fixtures versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based players named by ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden initially for an interim period on 20 October, under a month following leaving from West Ham
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression from qualifying group out of reach
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group having just a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
