Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, while Reds forward the talented attacker secured selection
The Arsenal forward is set for further medical tests this week following worries he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight win at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October because of a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup games versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the Premier League players named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
The English manager was named the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, under four weeks after he was dismissed from the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification in their World Cup group out of reach
Present Situation
The Swedish team are currently bottom in Group B having just a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the World Cup play-offs because of their results in the latest UEFA competition
