Swedish Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak received selection
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo more assessments in the coming days amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight win against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' European win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to muscle issues, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying matches versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the Premier League players selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, under a month following leaving by the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's setback to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification from Group B impossible
Current Position
Sweden sit last place in their qualifying group having only a single point from four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
