Sweden Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Omitted

Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak secured a place

Gyokeres is set to undergo more examinations this week following fears of a muscle problem in Arsenal's Premier League victory at Burnley on Saturday

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

Alexander Isak Back in Action

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from late October owing to a groin injury, has been chosen for World Cup qualifying matches against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)

Other England-based Inclusions

• Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
• Newcastle winger the Swedish international

Both athletes were included in Potter's England-based contingent chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter

The New Manager's Role

The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, under a month after his departure by West Ham

Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification from Group B unattainable

Present Position

The Swedish team find themselves bottom in Group B with only one point in their opening four games

Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition