Sweden Team Announcement: Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's first Swedish national squad, while Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
The Arsenal forward is set for additional medical tests this week following concerns of a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin problem, made the squad for the World Cup games versus Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's Premier League players selected under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation first for an interim period on 20 October, under a month following he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous manager the Danish coach was fired after the national team's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended straight qualification from Group B out of reach
Current Situation
The Swedish team sit bottom of Group B having only one point in four matches
Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification because thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
