Sweden Team Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out

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The striker joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason

Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out in Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker secured a place

The Arsenal forward is set to undergo further medical tests in the coming days following worries he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's Premier League triumph at the Clarets last weekend

Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European victory versus the Czech side on Tuesday

Isak Back in Action

Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October due to a groin problem, made the squad to play in the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) plus Slovenia (18 November)

Additional England-based Inclusions

  • Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering from a head injury
  • Magpies wide player the Swedish international

These players feature in the Premier League contingent selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Appointment

The English manager was appointed by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks following he was dismissed from West Ham

Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job after the national team's setback to Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group impossible

Current Position

The Swedish team sit last place in their qualifying group with only a single point from their opening four games

Even if they don't manage to finish second, they may yet be involved in the World Cup play-offs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent Nations League

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