Sweden Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for more medical tests this week amid worries of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League victory at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European win versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to a groin injury, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League players chosen by ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous boss the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Current Situation
The Swedish team sit bottom in Group B having only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the most recent Nations League
