Swedish Selection Announcement: Isak Included While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker received a place
The Arsenal forward is due for more assessments in the coming days amid worries he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October owing to a groin problem, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in Potter's England-based players selected under former multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden first temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that made direct progression in Group B unattainable
Present Situation
The Swedish team find themselves bottom in their qualifying group having only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
