Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured inclusion
Gyokeres is set for more examinations in the coming days following concerns he suffered a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action from 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League players named under ex- multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, under a month after his departure by West Ham
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that ended direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable
Present Situation
The Swedish team are currently last place in their qualifying group having only one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might be involved in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance during the previous Nations League
