Swedish Team Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting in July
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for additional assessments this week following concerns he sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight win at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October owing to muscle issues, made the squad for World Cup qualifying matches versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among the England-based players selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden originally on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following leaving by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's setback to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in their World Cup group unattainable
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom of their qualifying group with only one point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance in the latest Nations League
