Sweden Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting in July
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Sweden squad, while Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due to undergo further medical tests this week following worries he suffered a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight win against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October owing to muscle issues, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying matches against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
Potter's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving by West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group having just a single point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to finish second, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League
