Swedish Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted

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The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer

Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's first Swedish national squad, whereas Liverpool forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion

The Arsenal forward is due to undergo further medical tests in the coming days amid fears he suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight victory against the Clarets last weekend

Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week

Isak Back in Action

Isak, absent from action since 22 October due to a groin injury, was selected to play in World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)

Other England-based Selections

  • Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
  • Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga

These players feature in Potter's England-based players chosen under former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach

Potter's Appointment

Potter was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month following he was dismissed from West Ham

Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked following Sweden's setback to the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in Group B impossible

Current Standing

Sweden are currently bottom of Group B having only a single point from four matches

Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet participate in the secondary qualification due to of their results during the previous Nations League

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