Swedish Team Reveal: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo further examinations this week amid worries he suffered a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October due to a groin problem, made the squad for World Cup qualifying games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League players named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after leaving from West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group impossible
Current Position
The Swedish team are currently last place in Group B with just a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
