Swedish Squad Reveal: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker secured a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled to undergo further medical tests in the coming days following worries he suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League win against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players are among Potter's Premier League players chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden first temporarily in late October, under a month following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team sit last place in their qualifying group with only one point in their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the latest Nations League
