Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Named While Gyokeres Omitted

Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured a place

Gyokeres is scheduled for further examinations this week amid worries of a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory against the Clarets last weekend

Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European success versus Slavia Prague earlier this week

Alexander Isak Returns

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since late October due to a groin problem, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)

Additional England-based Call-ups

• Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, working his way back after a head knock
• Magpies winger Anthony Elanga

Both athletes are among the Premier League players chosen under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach

Potter's Hiring

The English manager was appointed by Sweden first for an interim period in late October, under a month after leaving from West Ham

Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered direct progression from their World Cup group impossible

Current Standing

Sweden find themselves last place of Group B with just a single point in their opening four games

Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition