Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned selection
Gyokeres is due for more medical tests in the coming days amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the Premier League players named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month after he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in their World Cup group unattainable
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves last place in their qualifying group with only one point in 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 in the latest Nations League
