Sweden Squad Reveal: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Liverpool striker Alexander Isak received a place
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days amid concerns of a thigh issue in Arsenal's Premier League win against the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October because of a groin injury, was selected for World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players are among Potter's Premier League players named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks after leaving from West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Current Situation
The Swedish team are currently last place in Group B having just one point in four matches
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
