Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo more assessments this week amid worries of a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight triumph against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the England-based players chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, under a month following he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made direct progression from Group B impossible
Present Standing
Sweden are currently last place in Group B with only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the most recent Nations League
