Swedish Team Announcement: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded

Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden team selection, whereas Reds striker the talented attacker received a place

The Arsenal forward is set to undergo additional examinations this week following concerns he sustained a muscle problem during Arsenal's English top flight triumph against the Clarets on Saturday

The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European success against the Czech side on Tuesday

Alexander Isak Back in Action

Isak, absent from action from late October because of a groin injury, was selected to play in the World Cup matches against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)

Other England-based Call-ups

• Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, working his way back from a head injury
• Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga

These players were included in the England-based contingent selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach

Potter's Role

The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, under a month following leaving from the Hammers

Former manager the Danish coach was fired after Sweden's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team on 13 October, an outcome which rendered direct progression from their World Cup group unattainable

Current Standing

The Swedish team sit last place in Group B with only a single point from four matches

Even if they don't manage to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet take part in the World Cup play-offs because thanks to their showing in the latest Nations League