Swedish Team Reveal: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded

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Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason

Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Sweden squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned a place

The Arsenal forward is set to undergo more examinations in the coming days following fears of a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League triumph at Burnley on Saturday

The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European success versus the Czech side on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Makes Comeback

The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October due to a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)

Additional Premier League Selections

  • Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
  • Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga

These players feature in Potter's England-based players named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter

The New Manager's Hiring

Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, under a month after leaving from West Ham

Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made automatic qualification in their World Cup group out of reach

Current Situation

The Swedish team find themselves bottom of Group B with just a single point in their opening four games

Even if they don't manage to finish second, they could still be involved in the qualification playoffs because of their performance in the most recent UEFA competition

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