Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured inclusion
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for more assessments in the coming days following concerns of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from late October owing to muscle issues, was selected for the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent named under former multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following the national team's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended direct progression in their World Cup group out of reach
Present Standing
Sweden find themselves last place in Group B having only one point in four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
