🔗 Share this article Swedish Selection Reveal: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Misses Out The striker joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon during the offseason Arsenal striker the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's initial Swedish national team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker has earned inclusion The Arsenal forward is set for additional examinations this week amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem during the Gunners's Premier League triumph at the Clarets last weekend The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' Champions League success against the Czech side earlier this week Alexander Isak Returns Isak, who has been sidelined from late October due to a groin problem, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying matches against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th) Other Premier League Call-ups Tottenham midfielder the young talent, currently rehabilitating from a head injury Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga Both athletes were included in the Premier League players selected by former multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach The New Manager's Appointment Potter was appointed the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, less than four weeks following leaving by the Hammers Previous boss the Danish coach lost his job following the national team's setback against Kosovo in mid-October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification in their World Cup group unattainable Current Standing Sweden sit last place in their qualifying group having just one point in their opening four games Should they don't manage to finish second, they could still participate in the qualification playoffs because of their results in the most recent UEFA competition