Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional assessments this week following fears of a muscle problem in the Gunners's English top flight triumph against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League success against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October because of a groin injury, made the squad for World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players feature in Potter's Premier League players named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification from Group B out of reach
Present Position
The Swedish team are currently last place of their qualifying group with only a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
