Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further examinations in the coming days amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured from 22 October because of a groin injury, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's Premier League contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks after his departure from West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification in Group B impossible
Present Situation
Sweden are currently last place of their qualifying group having only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs as a result of their results during the previous UEFA competition