Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting in July
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo further examinations in the coming days amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight triumph at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since late October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the England-based players selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first temporarily in late October, under four weeks after his departure from West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in qualifying group out of reach
Present Position
Sweden are currently bottom in their qualifying group having only one point in four matches
Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
