Sweden Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is set for more medical tests in the coming days following worries he sustained a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in Potter's England-based contingent chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter took over by Sweden first temporarily on 20 October, less than a month following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after Sweden's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made straight qualification from their World Cup group impossible
Current Standing
The Swedish team find themselves last place of Group B having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results in the latest Nations League
