Swedish Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is due for further assessments this week following concerns of a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October because of a groin injury, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in the England-based contingent named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Role
Potter was named by Sweden first for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous boss the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended automatic qualification from their World Cup group out of reach
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves last place of Group B with only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results in the latest Nations League
