Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from Graham Potter's first Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak received a place
The Arsenal forward is set for more examinations this week amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury in Arsenal's Premier League triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the England-based contingent chosen by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first temporarily in late October, under a month after he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable
Present Situation
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group with only a single point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
