Swedish Selection Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional examinations in the coming days following worries he suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight victory against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October because of muscle issues, has been chosen for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in the England-based players chosen under former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named by Sweden originally for an interim period in late October, less than a month following leaving by the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's setback to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in Group B impossible
Current Standing
Sweden sit last place of Group B having only one point from four matches
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs because of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
