Sweden Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional examinations in the coming days following worries he suffered a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight victory against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, absent from action from late October because of a groin problem, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying games versus Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players are among the England-based contingent named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was named by Sweden first for an interim period in late October, less than a month after leaving from the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group out of reach
Present Position
The Swedish team sit last place in their qualifying group with only one point in their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they could still take part in the secondary qualification because of their results during the previous UEFA competition
