Swedish Selection Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured selection
Gyokeres is due to undergo further assessments this week amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European win versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured from late October because of a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's England-based contingent selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
The English manager took over by Sweden first on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month after leaving by the Hammers
Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that made straight qualification in their World Cup group out of reach
Present Standing
The Swedish team sit last place in their qualifying group with just one point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to finish second, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their performance during the previous Nations League
