Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak received inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled for additional medical tests this week following worries of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League win at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes feature in the Premier League players named by former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Role
Potter was appointed by Sweden first temporarily in late October, under a month following he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's 1-0 loss to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended direct progression in qualifying group impossible
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group with just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
