Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Selected Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out

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Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July

Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker secured selection

Gyokeres is due for additional medical tests in the coming days amid fears he sustained a thigh issue during the Gunners's English top flight win against Burnley on Saturday

Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League success versus the Czech side on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Returns

The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined since late October because of a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup games against Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (18 November)

Additional England-based Inclusions

  • Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
  • Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga

These players are among Potter's Premier League contingent selected under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter

The New Manager's Hiring

The English manager took over by Sweden initially temporarily in late October, less than four weeks following his departure by the Hammers

Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the national team's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group unattainable

Current Situation

Sweden are currently last place of their qualifying group having just a single point from their opening four games

Should they fail to finish second, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs due to thanks to their showing during the previous UEFA competition

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