Swedish Team Lineup: Isak Selected While Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for further examinations in the coming days amid worries he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight win at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October because of a groin problem, made the squad for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in Potter's Premier League contingent named under former multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, under four weeks after leaving from the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made automatic qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Current Position
Sweden sit last place of Group B with just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
