Swedish Selection Lineup: Isak Named While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is set to undergo further examinations in the coming days amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin problem, made the squad for the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the Premier League players selected by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis in late October, under four weeks following leaving from the Hammers
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that ended straight qualification in qualifying group impossible
Present Position
The Swedish team sit last place in their qualifying group having only one point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results during the previous Nations League
