Swedish Selection Lineup: Alexander Isak Selected Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Omitted

Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in Graham Potter's initial Sweden team selection, while Reds striker Alexander Isak secured inclusion

Gyokeres is due for additional medical tests this week amid worries he sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight victory against Burnley on Saturday

The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week

Isak Back in Action

The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October due to muscle issues, was selected for World Cup qualifying matches versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)

Other Premier League Inclusions

• Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
• Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga

Both athletes feature in the England-based players chosen by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham boss the new Swedish coach

Potter's Role

Potter was named by Sweden initially on a short-term basis in late October, less than four weeks following leaving by West Ham

Previous boss the Danish coach lost his job after the national team's defeat against the Kosovan team on 13 October, a result that ended direct progression in qualifying group impossible

Current Situation

Sweden are currently last place in Group B with just one point from four matches

Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs due to of their results in the latest Nations League