Swedish Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's maiden Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional medical tests this week following concerns he suffered a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League win against the Czech side on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among Potter's Premier League contingent chosen by former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks after leaving from the Hammers
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome that made direct progression in qualifying group impossible
Current Standing
The Swedish team sit bottom in their qualifying group with only a single point in four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
