Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due for additional medical tests this week amid fears he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since 22 October because of muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches against Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the Premier League players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was named the Swedish federation first for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving by the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made automatic qualification in Group B impossible
Present Standing
The Swedish team sit bottom in Group B having just a single point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results during the previous UEFA competition