Swedish Team Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo more assessments this week following worries he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's Premier League players named under former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation originally for an interim period in late October, less than a month following leaving by the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression in Group B impossible
Present Standing
The Swedish team find themselves bottom of Group B having only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
