Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo more examinations this week following fears he suffered a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory at Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup games versus Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players were included in the England-based players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed by Sweden first on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving from the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach was fired after the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression from qualifying group unattainable
Current 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 claim the runner-up spot, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their results during the previous UEFA competition
