Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo more medical tests this week following worries he suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based contingent chosen under former multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden first for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made direct progression from their World Cup group impossible
Present Standing
Sweden sit last place in Group B with only one point in their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the secondary qualification as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
