Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is due to undergo more medical tests this week amid worries he suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal's Premier League win against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League win versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October due to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches against Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players are among the England-based contingent selected by former multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter
Potter's Role
The English manager took over the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks after leaving by West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification from qualifying group unattainable
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group with just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
