Sweden Squad Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Sweden squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned inclusion
Gyokeres is set for additional examinations in the coming days following concerns of a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October due to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based players named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden originally temporarily in late October, under four weeks after leaving from West Ham
Previous boss the Danish coach was fired following the national team's setback against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in Group B impossible
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in Group B with only a single point in their opening four games
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
