Swedish Team Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for more assessments this week following concerns he sustained a muscle problem in the Gunners's English top flight victory at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to a groin problem, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the Premier League contingent named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks after leaving by West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group with only a single point in four matches
Should they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might participate in the secondary qualification because thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
