Swedish Team Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set for additional medical tests this week amid fears of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League win at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since late October because of a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players are among the England-based contingent selected by former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
The English manager took over by Sweden initially temporarily on 20 October, less than a month after leaving by the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach was fired after the national team's setback to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification in Group B out of reach
Current Position
Sweden are currently bottom in Group B with just one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs due to of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
