Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's initial Sweden squad, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days following worries he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's Premier League triumph against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined from late October because of a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players are among the England-based players selected by ex- multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, less than a month following he was dismissed from West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression from Group B out of reach
Current Standing
Sweden are currently last place of Group B with just one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs due to of their results in the most recent Nations League
