Swedish Team Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo further medical tests this week following concerns he suffered a muscle problem in Arsenal's English top flight win against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October due to muscle issues, was selected for World Cup qualifying matches against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's England-based players named under former multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks after his departure from the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in Group B out of reach
Current Standing
The Swedish team find themselves last place in Group B with just a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance in the latest Nations League
