Sweden Squad Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded

Soccer Player Image

Viktor Gyokeres moved to the Gunners after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Liverpool forward the talented attacker received a place

Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo further assessments in the coming days following fears he sustained a thigh issue during Arsenal's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday

The 27-year-old was absent from the Gunners' Champions League win against Slavia Prague earlier this week

Alexander Isak Back in Action

Isak, absent from action since late October due to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup games against the Swiss team (November 15th) plus Slovenia (November 18th)

Other Premier League Call-ups

  • Spurs playmaker Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating from concussion
  • Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga

These players are among the Premier League players selected by ex- multiple English clubs coach Graham Potter

Potter's Appointment

Potter was named the Swedish federation originally on a short-term basis on 20 October, less than a month after leaving from West Ham

Previous boss the Danish coach was sacked following the national team's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered straight qualification from qualifying group unattainable

Current Standing

Sweden sit last place in their qualifying group with only a single point from their opening four games

Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet participate in the World Cup play-offs due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition

Robert Foster
Robert Foster

A passionate gaming analyst with over a decade of experience in online casinos, specializing in slot mechanics and player strategy optimization.

Popular Post