Sweden Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, while Reds forward the talented attacker secured selection
Gyokeres is scheduled for further examinations in the coming days following concerns he suffered a thigh issue in the Gunners's English top flight triumph at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League players selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was named by Sweden initially temporarily on 20 October, under a month after leaving from West Ham
Former boss the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification from qualifying group impossible
Current Position
Sweden are currently bottom of Group B having only one point in four matches
Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might be involved in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition