Sweden Squad Lineup: Alexander Isak Included While Gyokeres Omitted

Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned selection

The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further assessments this week amid concerns he sustained a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win at the Clarets on Saturday

The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' Champions League win versus the Czech side on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Returns

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

Additional England-based Call-ups

• Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
• Magpies winger the Swedish international

These players feature in Potter's Premier League players chosen by former multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Hiring

Potter was appointed by Sweden originally temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following his departure by West Ham

Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after Sweden's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification in their World Cup group unattainable

Present Situation

Sweden find themselves bottom in Group B with just a single point from four matches

Should they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they could still participate in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing during the previous Nations League