Sweden Squad Lineup: Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned a place
The Arsenal forward is due for additional assessments this week amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October because of a groin problem, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying matches against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
These players are among the England-based contingent chosen by ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Hiring
Potter was named by Sweden initially temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by the Hammers
Previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden find themselves bottom in Group B with just one point in four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, they could still be involved in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League