Swedish Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional medical tests this week following worries he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October owing to muscle issues, was selected for World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players feature in the England-based contingent chosen under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager took over by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving from the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in qualifying group out of reach
Current Position
Sweden find themselves last place of their qualifying group having only one point in four matches
Even if they fail to finish second, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
