Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak secured selection
Gyokeres is scheduled for further medical tests in the coming days amid concerns of a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League win against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from 22 October because of a groin injury, has been chosen to play in the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the Premier League contingent chosen under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden originally temporarily on 20 October, under a month following his departure from the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Current Standing
Sweden are currently last place in their qualifying group having just a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs as a result of their results in the most recent Nations League
