Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners from Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is due for more medical tests this week following concerns he suffered a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players chosen by former multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month following leaving from West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job after the national team's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from Group B unattainable
Current Position
Sweden find themselves last place of their qualifying group with just a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the latest UEFA competition
