Sweden Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further medical tests in the coming days following worries of a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's England-based contingent chosen by ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over by Sweden first for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that made direct progression from qualifying group impossible
Current Standing
The Swedish team sit bottom of Group B with just a single point in four matches
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs because of their results in the latest UEFA competition
