Swedish Team Lineup: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting this summer
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out in the new manager's initial Swedish national squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak secured selection
Gyokeres is set to undergo additional medical tests in the coming days following fears he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight win at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out the Gunners' Champions League victory against Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from late October because of a groin injury, has been chosen for the World Cup games versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional Premier League Selections
- Tottenham playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from a head injury
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in the Premier League contingent chosen under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was appointed by Sweden originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks after he was dismissed by West Ham
Former coach the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended direct progression from their World Cup group impossible
Current Standing
Sweden are currently last place of their qualifying group having just one point in their opening four games
Even if they fail to finish second, they could still take part in the World Cup play-offs as a result of their results in the most recent Nations League
