Sweden Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out

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Viktor Gyokeres signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason

Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out from the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak secured selection

Gyokeres is set for additional assessments in the coming days following concerns he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight triumph against Burnley last weekend

Gyokeres missed Arsenal' Champions League success versus the Czech side on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Back in Action

Isak, absent from action from late October due to a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)

Other Premier League Call-ups

  • Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
  • Magpies wide player the Swedish international

Both athletes are among Potter's England-based contingent chosen by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach

Potter's Role

The English manager was named the Swedish federation initially for an interim period in late October, under four weeks after his departure from the Hammers

Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired following the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification from qualifying group out of reach

Present Position

Sweden find themselves last place of Group B having just a single point from their opening four games

Should they fail to finish second, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs as a result of their results during the previous UEFA competition

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