Swedish Squad Lineup: Isak Selected While Gyokeres Misses Out
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is due for additional examinations this week following worries he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October because of a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's Premier League contingent selected by former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
Potter took over by Sweden initially temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following his departure by West Ham
Previous coach the Danish coach was fired after the national team's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group out of reach
Current Standing
The Swedish team sit bottom of Group B with only one point in four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League