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Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker has been omitted from Graham Potter's maiden Sweden squad, while Reds striker the talented attacker has earned a place

The Arsenal forward is set for further medical tests this week following worries of a hamstring injury in the Gunners's English top flight victory at Burnley on Saturday

The 27-year-old sat out Arsenal' Champions League win versus the Czech side earlier this week

Alexander Isak Returns

Isak, absent from action since 22 October owing to muscle issues, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (November 18th)

Additional England-based Inclusions

• Tottenham playmaker the young talent, working his way back after a head knock
• Magpies wide player Anthony Elanga

Both athletes are among Potter's England-based players selected by ex- Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager the new Swedish coach

Potter's Appointment

The English manager was appointed the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, under a month following his departure from the Hammers

Previous boss the Danish coach was fired following Sweden's 1-0 loss to Kosovo on 13 October, an outcome which rendered automatic qualification from their World Cup group impossible

Present Situation

The Swedish team are currently bottom of their qualifying group having only a single point in four matches

Even if they don't manage to secure second place, there remains a chance they might be involved in the secondary qualification due to of their results in the latest Nations League