Sweden Squad Reveal: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's first Sweden squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker received inclusion
The Arsenal forward is due for further assessments in the coming days following fears of a muscle problem during the Gunners's English top flight victory at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October due to a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the Premier League contingent chosen under former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
Potter's Role
Potter took over by Sweden initially temporarily in late October, less than a month after his departure by the Hammers
Previous coach the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that made straight qualification in qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group with only one point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, there remains a chance they might take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
