Swedish Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's initial Sweden squad, while Reds forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo additional medical tests this week following worries he sustained a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight triumph against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League success against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since late October owing to muscle issues, was selected to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players are among Potter's Premier League players selected under ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks after his departure by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden sit last place of their qualifying group having just one point in four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their performance in the latest Nations League
