Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners from Sporting in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Reds forward Alexander Isak has earned selection
Gyokeres is due for additional assessments this week following worries of a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight win against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League success against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League contingent named under ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month after his departure by West Ham
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that made straight qualification in Group B impossible
Current Situation
The Swedish team find themselves bottom of Group B with just a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition
