Sweden Selection Reveal: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out

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Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting during the offseason

Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned inclusion

The Arsenal forward is set for further examinations this week amid concerns of a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory at Burnley last weekend

Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Returns

The Liverpool striker, absent from action from 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) and Slovenia (18 November)

Other England-based Inclusions

  • Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
  • Magpies wide player the Swedish international

Both athletes feature in the Premier League contingent chosen by ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter

Potter's Hiring

The English manager took over the Swedish federation initially temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed by West Ham

Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended straight qualification from Group B out of reach

Present Standing

Sweden sit bottom of Group B with only a single point in their opening four games

Should they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification because thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League

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