Swedish Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted

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The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July

Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured inclusion

Gyokeres is set to undergo additional assessments in the coming days following worries of a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday

The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European win against the Czech side earlier this week

Alexander Isak Back in Action

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October because of a groin problem, made the squad for the World Cup matches against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)

Other Premier League Inclusions

  • Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
  • Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga

Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players selected under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter

The New Manager's Role

Potter was appointed the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis in late October, under a month following his departure by the Hammers

Former coach the Danish coach was fired following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from Group B out of reach

Present Position

The Swedish team are currently bottom of their qualifying group having only one point from their opening four games

Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition

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