Swedish Squad Announcement: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out

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Viktor Gyokeres signed with Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason

Gunners forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured selection

The Arsenal forward is scheduled for additional examinations in the coming days amid worries he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight win at the Clarets on Saturday

The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League win against Slavia Prague earlier this week

Isak Makes Comeback

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to a groin injury, was selected for the World Cup games against Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (18 November)

Additional Premier League Inclusions

  • Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
  • Newcastle wide player the Swedish international

These players are among Potter's Premier League players chosen under former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Role

The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month following his departure from the Hammers

Previous boss the Danish coach lost his job following Sweden's setback against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in Group B impossible

Current Position

Sweden sit bottom of Group B having only a single point from their opening four games

Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification as a result of their performance during the previous UEFA competition

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