Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured a place
The Arsenal forward is due for additional examinations this week following worries he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin problem, has been chosen for the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players are among Potter's Premier League contingent selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter was appointed by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks after leaving by West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made automatic qualification from qualifying group out of reach
Current Situation
The Swedish team are currently last place of their qualifying group with just a single point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
