Sweden Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon this summer
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's initial Sweden team selection, whereas Liverpool forward Alexander Isak received selection
Gyokeres is due for more medical tests in the coming days following concerns he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners's Premier League win at the Clarets on Saturday
Gyokeres sat out Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to muscle issues, made the squad to play in World Cup qualifying games against Switzerland (November 15th) plus Slovenia (18 November)
Additional Premier League Inclusions
- Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players feature in the Premier League players named under former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation originally temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks after he was dismissed from West Ham
Former manager the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, a result that made direct progression from qualifying group unattainable
Present Position
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group with just a single point from four matches
Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the qualification playoffs because thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition