Swedish Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon in July
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted from the new manager's first Sweden squad, whereas Reds forward the talented attacker received inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled for further medical tests this week following fears he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's English top flight triumph against the Clarets last weekend
The 27-year-old sat out the Gunners' Champions League win versus Slavia Prague earlier this week
Isak Returns
Isak, who has been sidelined since 22 October owing to muscle issues, made the squad to play in the World Cup fixtures versus Switzerland (November 15th) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Other Premier League Selections
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based players named under ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager was named by Sweden first on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month after his departure by West Ham
Previous manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after the national team's setback to Kosovo on 13 October, a result that ended automatic qualification in qualifying group unattainable
Current Position
The Swedish team sit last place in their qualifying group having just a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet be involved in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the latest Nations League
