Swedish Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined the Gunners from Sporting in July
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's initial Sweden squad, while Reds striker Alexander Isak has earned inclusion
The Arsenal forward is set for more medical tests this week following concerns he suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's English top flight triumph at the Clarets last weekend
Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, absent from action since 22 October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen for the World Cup matches versus Switzerland (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion
- Magpies winger Anthony Elanga
Both athletes are among the England-based players named under ex- multiple English clubs manager the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed by Sweden originally temporarily in late October, less than a month following he was dismissed from the Hammers
Previous boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo on 13 October, a result which rendered direct progression in qualifying group unattainable
Current Standing
Sweden sit last place in Group B with only a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet participate in the secondary qualification as a result of their performance in the most recent Nations League