Swedish Team Lineup: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo additional examinations in the coming days following concerns he sustained a hamstring injury in Arsenal's English top flight win against Burnley on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European victory against the Czech side on Tuesday
Isak Makes Comeback
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October because of muscle issues, was selected for the World Cup matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
These players were included in the Premier League players chosen by former multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Role
Potter was named the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis in late October, under a month after leaving by the Hammers
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's 1-0 loss against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that ended direct progression from qualifying group out of reach
Present Situation
Sweden find themselves bottom in their qualifying group having just a single point in their opening four games
Even if they don't manage to finish second, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition
