Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Excluded
The striker signed with Arsenal from Sporting this summer
Gunners forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured selection
The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further assessments this week following worries he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley last weekend
Gyokeres missed the Gunners' European success against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga
These players are among Potter's Premier League players chosen under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
Potter's Appointment
Potter was named the Swedish federation first temporarily on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed from West Ham
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification from Group B unattainable
Current Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom of their qualifying group with only one point from four matches
Even if they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the latest UEFA competition
