Swedish Team Lineup: Isak Included While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Reds forward Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is set for additional assessments in the coming days following worries he suffered a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League success against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, absent from action from late October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players feature in the Premier League contingent named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager was named by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following he was dismissed by the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Current Standing
The Swedish team are currently last place of their qualifying group having only one point from four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still take part in the secondary qualification because of their performance during the previous Nations League
