Swedish Squad Announcement: Alexander Isak Included While Viktor Gyokeres Omitted
The striker signed with the Gunners from Sporting during the offseason
Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker was left out from the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker secured a place
The Arsenal forward is scheduled for more examinations in the coming days amid worries of a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League triumph against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' Champions League success versus the Czech side earlier this week
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who has been sidelined since late October due to a groin injury, made the squad for the World Cup games against the Swiss team (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)
Other England-based Inclusions
- Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from a head injury
- Newcastle winger the Swedish international
These players feature in the Premier League players selected under former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was named by Sweden initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month after he was dismissed from the Hammers
Former manager the Danish coach was fired after the national team's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered direct progression in their World Cup group out of reach
Present Position
Sweden find themselves last place of Group B having only one point from four matches
Should they fail to secure second place, they may yet participate in the qualification playoffs as a result thanks to their showing in the most recent UEFA competition
