Swedish Selection Reveal: Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is scheduled for more medical tests this week following worries of a hamstring injury in Arsenal's English top flight victory against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's England-based contingent selected under former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following leaving from West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification from qualifying group out of reach
Current Standing
The Swedish team find themselves bottom in Group B having only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
