Sweden Selection Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received a place
Gyokeres is due to undergo additional examinations this week amid fears he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League win versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured from 22 October due to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based players selected by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden initially for an interim period in late October, less than a month after leaving by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made automatic qualification in qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves bottom of their qualifying group having only one point from four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
