Swedish Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more assessments in the coming days amid concerns he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from late October because of a groin problem, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following he was dismissed from West Ham
Previous boss the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification from qualifying group out of reach
Current Standing
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance in the latest Nations League
