Sweden Squad Lineup: Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak received a place
Gyokeres is due for additional assessments in the coming days following concerns of a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight victory at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected for the World Cup games against Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the Premier League contingent named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden originally temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following his departure by the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended straight qualification from Group B impossible
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group with only a single point in four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results during the previous UEFA competition
