Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker secured selection
Gyokeres is due to undergo additional examinations in the coming days amid concerns of a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight triumph against Burnley last weekend
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' Champions League success versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga
These players were included in the England-based players chosen under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Appointment
Potter took over the Swedish federation initially temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks following leaving from the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that made direct progression from qualifying group impossible
Current Standing
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group having only a single point from their opening four games
Even if they fail to secure second place, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League
