Sweden Squad Announcement: Isak Included While Gyokeres Excluded
Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal after leaving Sporting during the offseason
Gunners striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, whereas Reds striker Alexander Isak secured inclusion
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo further medical tests in the coming days amid concerns he suffered a thigh issue in Arsenal's English top flight triumph at the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old was absent from Arsenal' European victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday
Alexander Isak Back in Action
Isak, who hasn't featured from late October because of a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures versus the Swiss team (15 November) plus the Slovenian side (November 18th)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from concussion
- Newcastle wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes feature in the England-based contingent selected by former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was named the Swedish federation initially temporarily on 20 October, less than four weeks following he was dismissed from West Ham
Former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following the national team's setback against Kosovo on 13 October, a result that made direct progression in their World Cup group out of reach
Current Position
Sweden are currently last place in Group B having just one point in four matches
Should they don't manage to finish second, they may yet be involved in the secondary qualification because of their performance in the most recent Nations League