Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker received selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more medical tests in the coming days following concerns of a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the England-based players named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month after his departure by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made direct progression in qualifying group out of reach
Present Position
The Swedish team sit last place in Group B with just one point from four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
