Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further examinations in the coming days amid fears of a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League win at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action from late October owing to a groin problem, made the squad for World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent named by former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was named by Sweden first on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression from Group B unattainable
Current Position
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group having just a single point from their opening four games
Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
