Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, while Reds forward Alexander Isak has earned a place
Gyokeres is scheduled for more assessments this week amid worries of a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action since late October due to a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
Potter's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, less than a month following his departure from the Hammers
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression in Group B impossible
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group having just one point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to finish second, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance during the previous UEFA competition
