Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out

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The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer

Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak secured selection

Gyokeres is due to undergo more assessments in the coming days following fears he sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners's Premier League win against the Clarets last weekend

The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European win against the Czech side earlier this week

Isak Makes Comeback

Isak, absent from action since late October due to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)

Additional Premier League Call-ups

  • Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
  • Magpies winger Anthony Elanga

These players were included in Potter's Premier League players chosen by ex- multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter

The New Manager's Appointment

Potter was appointed the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, under a month following leaving from West Ham

Former boss the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made automatic qualification in Group B unattainable

Present Standing

The Swedish team sit bottom in their qualifying group having just a single point from four matches

Even if they fail to finish second, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition

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