Sweden Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional examinations this week following worries he sustained a muscle problem in the Gunners's Premier League win against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October because of a groin injury, made the squad for World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the Premier League contingent selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks after his departure by the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification in their World Cup group impossible
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves last place of Group B with only one point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification because of their performance during the previous Nations League