Sweden Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured a place
Gyokeres is due to undergo additional examinations this week amid fears he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action from 22 October because of a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup games against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in the Premier League contingent selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was named the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification from their World Cup group out of reach
Present Position
The Swedish team find themselves last place in Group B having just one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
