Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Named While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out

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Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason

Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received a place

The Arsenal forward is due for additional assessments in the coming days following fears he suffered a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend

The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Returns

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October because of a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games against the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)

Additional England-based Inclusions

  • Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
  • Newcastle wide player the Swedish international

These players feature in the England-based contingent chosen by ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Role

The English manager took over by Sweden initially temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by West Ham

Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made automatic qualification in Group B unattainable

Current Situation

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

Should they fail to finish second, they may yet participate in the secondary qualification because of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition

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