Sweden Selection Lineup: Isak Named Whereas Gyokeres Omitted
The striker moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon during the offseason
Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker has been omitted from the new manager's first Sweden team selection, while Liverpool striker the talented attacker received a place
Gyokeres is due to undergo further assessments in the coming days following fears he sustained a thigh issue during the Gunners's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday
The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' Champions League victory versus the Czech side earlier this week
Isak Back in Action
The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since 22 October owing to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in the World Cup fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)
Other Premier League Call-ups
- Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
- Magpies winger the Swedish international
Both athletes were included in the Premier League players selected by ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach
The New Manager's Hiring
The English manager took over the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than a month following his departure from the Hammers
Former coach the Danish coach was fired following the national team's defeat to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome that ended direct progression from Group B impossible
Present Situation
The Swedish team sit bottom in their qualifying group having just a single point from their opening four games
Should they fail to finish second, they may yet take part in the secondary qualification due to of their performance in the latest UEFA competition
