Swedish Team Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for more examinations this week following fears he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action since late October due to a groin problem, made the squad for the World Cup games versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players feature in Potter's Premier League contingent selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation first for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made direct progression from their World Cup group impossible
Present Situation
Sweden sit last place of their qualifying group with just one point in their opening four games
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
