Sweden Squad Lineup: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker secured inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled for more examinations in the coming days following worries he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League win at the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad for the World Cup fixtures against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)
Additional England-based Selections
- Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes were included in the England-based players chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden originally temporarily on 20 October, under a month after he was dismissed by West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after Sweden's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression in Group B unattainable
Current Situation
The Swedish team are currently last place of Group B having just a single point in their opening four games
Should they don't manage to secure second place, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
