Sweden Team Lineup: Alexander Isak Included Whereas Viktor Gyokeres Excluded

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Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal after leaving Sporting Lisbon in July

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres fails to make the cut from the new manager's maiden Sweden team selection, while Reds forward the talented attacker secured inclusion

Gyokeres is scheduled to undergo more examinations in the coming days amid worries he suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners's Premier League victory against the Clarets on Saturday

The 27-year-old missed Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague earlier this week

Isak Makes Comeback

The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October because of a groin problem, made the squad for World Cup qualifying fixtures versus Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November)

Other England-based Call-ups

  • Tottenham midfielder the young talent, who is recovering from concussion
  • Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga

These players feature in the England-based contingent chosen by ex- multiple English clubs boss the new Swedish coach

The New Manager's Hiring

The English manager was named the Swedish federation initially on a short-term basis in late October, less than a month after leaving by West Ham

Previous manager the Danish coach was sacked after the national team's 1-0 loss to the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome that ended automatic qualification from qualifying group impossible

Current Situation

Sweden find themselves last place of their qualifying group with only a single point in four matches

Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, there remains a chance they might take part in the secondary qualification as a result of their results in the latest UEFA competition

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