Sweden Team Lineup: Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out

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The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer

Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward Alexander Isak secured inclusion

Gyokeres is due to undergo further assessments this week amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue during Arsenal's English top flight triumph at Burnley last weekend

The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Back in Action

The Liverpool striker, absent from action since late October because of a groin injury, made the squad to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)

Other Premier League Inclusions

  • Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
  • Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga

These players are among Potter's Premier League contingent named by ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Hiring

Potter was appointed the Swedish federation first for an interim period on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed from the Hammers

Former boss the Danish coach was sacked after Sweden's defeat against Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in Group B out of reach

Current Situation

The Swedish team sit last place of their qualifying group with only a single point from four matches

Should they don't manage to finish second, they could still be involved in the World Cup play-offs because of their performance during the previous UEFA competition

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