Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Selected While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further examinations this week following fears he suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal's Premier League triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, absent from action since late October due to muscle issues, was selected to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
These players feature in the Premier League contingent named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following his departure by the Hammers
Former boss the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in Group B out of reach
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in Group B having just a single point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League
