Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received selection
Gyokeres is due for more medical tests this week following concerns he sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League win at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' Champions League success versus the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to muscle issues, made the squad for World Cup qualifying fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based players selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks following he was dismissed by West Ham
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result which rendered direct progression in their World Cup group impossible
Present Situation
Sweden are currently bottom of their qualifying group having just a single point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might participate in the qualification playoffs as a result of their performance during the previous UEFA competition