Swedish Squad Lineup: Isak Included While Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's first Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker the talented attacker received selection
The Arsenal forward is due to undergo additional examinations this week amid fears he sustained a muscle problem in Arsenal's English top flight triumph against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League victory versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October because of a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (15 November) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back from a head injury
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players feature in Potter's Premier League contingent named by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden originally for an interim period in late October, less than four weeks following leaving from West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group impossible
Present Standing
Sweden are currently last place of Group B with just a single point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification due to thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League
