Sweden Team Reveal: Isak Selected While Viktor Gyokeres Excluded

Soccer Athlete Image

Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting in July

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres was left out from Graham Potter's maiden Swedish national team selection, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned a place

Gyokeres is due for more medical tests this week amid concerns he sustained a muscle problem in the Gunners's Premier League victory at the Clarets on Saturday

Gyokeres was absent from Arsenal' European win against Slavia Prague earlier this week

Alexander Isak Back in Action

The Liverpool striker, who hasn't featured since late October because of muscle issues, has been chosen to play in the World Cup matches against the Swiss team (November 15th) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)

Additional Premier League Call-ups

  • Tottenham playmaker the young talent, who is recovering after a head knock
  • Newcastle wide player Anthony Elanga

Both athletes were included in the England-based players selected by former Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach

Potter's Appointment

The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally for an interim period on 20 October, under a month following he was dismissed from West Ham

Former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired after Sweden's defeat against the Kosovan team in mid-October, an outcome which rendered straight qualification in qualifying group impossible

Current Situation

The Swedish team find themselves bottom in their qualifying group with only one point from four matches

Even if they fail to finish second, they could still be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the latest UEFA competition

Meredith Morales
Meredith Morales

A tech enthusiast and lifestyle blogger passionate about sharing knowledge and inspiring others through engaging content.

January 2026 Blog Roll

August 2025 Blog Roll

Popular Post