Swedish Selection Reveal: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further medical tests this week following worries of a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to muscle issues, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League contingent chosen under ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation first temporarily in late October, under four weeks after his departure from West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended straight qualification from their World Cup group unattainable
Current Standing
The Swedish team are currently last place of Group B having just a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification as a result of their results during the previous UEFA competition
