Swedish Selection Lineup: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned selection
Gyokeres is set for more examinations this week amid concerns of a muscle problem in Arsenal's English top flight triumph against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players were included in the Premier League players named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks following he was dismissed by West Ham
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended automatic qualification in qualifying group impossible
Current Position
The Swedish team sit last place of Group B with only one point in four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
