Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional medical tests this week following worries of a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight triumph at Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October due to a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (November 15th) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in Potter's Premier League contingent selected under former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in their World Cup group unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team sit bottom of their qualifying group having only one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might participate in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the latest Nations League
