Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, while Reds forward Alexander Isak received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further examinations in the coming days amid concerns of a thigh issue during Arsenal's English top flight triumph against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European success versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October because of a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League players selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
Potter's Role
The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks following his departure by West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made automatic qualification from Group B unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves last place in Group B with only a single point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
