Swedish Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional medical tests this week following fears he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European success versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since 22 October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was appointed by Sweden initially for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month following his departure from West Ham
Previous boss the Danish coach was fired following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made straight qualification in their World Cup group impossible
Present Position
Sweden are currently last place in Group B having only one point in four matches
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
