Swedish Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional examinations this week amid concerns of a muscle problem in the Gunners's Premier League triumph at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October due to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup games against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent selected by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed by West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
The Swedish team find themselves last place in Group B with just one point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to finish second, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification as a result of their performance in the latest Nations League