Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional assessments in the coming days following fears of a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight win at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action from 22 October due to a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among the England-based contingent named by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden initially for an interim period in late October, under four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification in Group B out of reach
Present Position
Sweden find themselves last place in Group B having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs because of their performance during the previous Nations League
