Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured selection
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional assessments this week amid concerns he sustained a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' European win against the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October owing to a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the Premier League contingent selected under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks after leaving from the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made direct progression in their World Cup group unattainable
Present Standing
Sweden are currently last place in Group B having just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs as a result of their results during the previous Nations League
