Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Included While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker the talented attacker received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional medical tests this week amid fears he sustained a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight win against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in Potter's Premier League players chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter was appointed by Sweden originally for an interim period in late October, less than four weeks following his departure from the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job after the national team's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that ended direct progression from Group B out of reach
Present Situation
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group having just one point from four matches
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance in the most recent Nations League
