Sweden Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker secured a place
The Arsenal forward is set for more assessments this week following fears he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October because of a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League players named by former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month following leaving by West Ham
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that ended straight qualification in Group B unattainable
Current Position
Sweden find themselves last place of Group B with only a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might be involved in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance during the previous Nations League
