Swedish Selection Announcement: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for additional assessments in the coming days amid fears he suffered a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October because of muscle issues, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's Premier League contingent selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named the Swedish federation first for an interim period in late October, under a month after leaving by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's setback to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification in Group B unattainable
Current Situation
Sweden are currently last place of their qualifying group with just one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
