Swedish Squad Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, while Reds forward Alexander Isak secured selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for further medical tests in the coming days following fears he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight win at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' European victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup matches against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the Premier League players selected under ex- multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
The English manager was named by Sweden first temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression from Group B impossible
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit last place of Group B with only a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
