Swedish Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out

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Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, while Reds striker Alexander Isak secured inclusion

The Arsenal forward is set to undergo more assessments this week amid concerns he suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight win at the Clarets on Saturday

Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Returns

Isak, who has been sidelined since late October because of a groin injury, has been chosen to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)

Other Premier League Selections

  • Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
  • Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga

These players feature in the England-based players named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Hiring

Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks after his departure by West Ham

Former coach the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended straight qualification in their World Cup group out of reach

Present Standing

Sweden are currently bottom in their qualifying group with only a single point from four matches

Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition

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