Swedish Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak received a place
The Arsenal forward is due for additional medical tests in the coming days amid fears of a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League win against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' European win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from 22 October owing to a groin problem, was selected for World Cup qualifying matches against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's England-based players chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially temporarily in late October, under four weeks following his departure by West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following the national team's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification from Group B impossible
Present Situation
Sweden are currently bottom of Group B having only one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
