Swedish Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak received a place
Gyokeres is set for more examinations in the coming days amid fears he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action from late October because of muscle issues, has been chosen for the World Cup matches against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based contingent named under former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was named by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job after the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in qualifying group impossible
Present Standing
The Swedish team find themselves bottom of their qualifying group with only one point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification because thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
