Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal from Sporting in July
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned a place
Gyokeres is due for additional assessments this week following concerns of a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup matches against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players feature in Potter's Premier League contingent chosen by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after his departure from the Hammers
Previous boss the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from qualifying group out of reach
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit bottom in their qualifying group having just a single point in four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition