Swedish Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker received inclusion
Gyokeres is set for additional medical tests this week amid worries he sustained a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, absent from action since 22 October because of a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from concussion
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
These players were included in the England-based contingent named by ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first temporarily in late October, under four weeks following his departure by West Ham
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that made straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Current Position
Sweden sit last place in Group B having just one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition