Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded

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The striker signed with the Gunners after leaving Sporting in July

Gunners forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national squad, while Reds forward the talented attacker received a place

The Arsenal forward is set for further medical tests in the coming days following concerns of a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League victory at Burnley on Saturday

The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European victory versus Slavia Prague on Tuesday

Isak Back in Action

The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured from 22 October because of a groin problem, was selected to play in the World Cup games versus Switzerland (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)

Other England-based Inclusions

  • Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from concussion
  • Magpies wide player the Swedish international

These players were included in the England-based contingent selected under former multiple English clubs manager Graham Potter

Potter's Appointment

Potter was named by Sweden initially on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month after leaving by West Ham

Former boss the Danish coach lost his job after the national team's defeat against Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered automatic qualification in Group B out of reach

Present Position

Sweden sit bottom of Group B with only one point from four matches

Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs due to thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League

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