Sweden Squad Reveal: Isak Named While Gyokeres Misses Out

Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker the talented attacker secured a place

Gyokeres is due to undergo additional examinations in the coming days amid concerns he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight win against Burnley on Saturday

The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League victory versus the Czech side earlier this week

Alexander Isak Makes Comeback

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad for World Cup qualifying fixtures against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)

Additional England-based Selections

• Tottenham playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
• Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga

Both athletes feature in Potter's England-based players named by former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Role

The English manager was appointed by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed by the Hammers

Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression from qualifying group unattainable

Present Position

Sweden find themselves last place of Group B with only a single point from four matches

Should they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification because thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League