Sweden Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's first Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from late October because of muscle issues, was selected for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in Potter's Premier League contingent selected under ex- multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
Potter's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, less than four weeks after leaving by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Present Standing
The Swedish team are currently last place of Group B with only a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
