Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds forward Alexander Isak received selection
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo more examinations in the coming days following concerns he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League victory at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to a groin problem, made the squad to play in the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in the England-based players selected by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Appointment
The English manager was named by Sweden initially for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks after he was dismissed by West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification from qualifying group out of reach
Present Position
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group with only a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the latest Nations League