Swedish Squad Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded

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The striker joined the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July

Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker received selection

Gyokeres is set to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days following worries of a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League triumph at Burnley on Saturday

Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week

Alexander Isak Back in Action

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from late October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)

Additional England-based Call-ups

  • Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
  • Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga

Both athletes were included in the Premier League contingent selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter

Potter's Role

Potter was named by Sweden originally temporarily in late October, under a month after he was dismissed by the Hammers

Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification from their World Cup group out of reach

Current Standing

The Swedish team are currently last place in their qualifying group with only one point from their opening four games

Should they don't manage to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition

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