Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Reds forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is set for more examinations this week following worries of a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players are among the Premier League players chosen by ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter was appointed by Sweden originally on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks after his departure from the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's defeat to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden sit bottom of Group B having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might be involved in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the most recent Nations League