Swedish Team Announcement: Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker secured selection
The Arsenal forward is set for additional medical tests in the coming days following fears he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League triumph against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
Isak, who has been sidelined from 22 October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying matches against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in the England-based contingent named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made automatic qualification from Group B out of reach
Present Situation
Sweden are currently bottom in their qualifying group having just one point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance during the previous Nations League
