Sweden Squad Reveal: Isak Named Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out
The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting this summer
Gunners striker Viktor Gyokeres has been omitted in the new manager's maiden Sweden squad, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker has earned selection
Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more medical tests in the coming days amid fears he suffered a thigh issue in the Gunners's Premier League win against Burnley on Saturday
The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' European win against the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Returns
The Liverpool striker, who has been sidelined from 22 October due to a groin problem, has been chosen for the World Cup fixtures versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (18 November)
Additional England-based Call-ups
- Spurs playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
- Magpies wide player the Swedish international
Both athletes are among the England-based contingent named by former multiple English clubs coach the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Role
The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis on 20 October, under four weeks after leaving by the Hammers
Former coach Jon Dahl Tomasson lost his job following Sweden's defeat to Kosovo in mid-October, a result which rendered automatic qualification from qualifying group impossible
Current Situation
Sweden are currently last place in Group B with just a single point from four matches
Should they fail to finish second, there remains a chance they might be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the most recent UEFA competition
