Swedish Selection Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is set for further assessments this week amid fears he sustained a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from late October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players are among the Premier League players chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter was appointed by Sweden first on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks after his departure by the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in their World Cup group unattainable
Present Situation
Sweden are currently last place in their qualifying group with only a single point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition
