Sweden Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out from Graham Potter's initial Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more medical tests in the coming days following fears he sustained a muscle problem in the Gunners's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
These players feature in the Premier League contingent named by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving by the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that made straight qualification in their World Cup group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden sit last place of Group B with only one point in four matches
Even if they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs due to of their performance in the latest Nations League
