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Arsenal forward the Swedish attacker fails to make the cut from the new manager's first Swedish national team selection, whereas Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has earned selection

The Arsenal forward is set for further assessments in the coming days amid concerns of a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday

Gyokeres missed Arsenal' European success against Slavia Prague on Tuesday

Isak Back in Action

Isak, who hasn't featured since 22 October due to a groin injury, has been chosen to play in World Cup qualifying games versus the Swiss team (15 November) and the Slovenian side (November 18th)

Other England-based Call-ups

• Spurs playmaker the young talent, currently rehabilitating after a head knock
• Newcastle winger the Swedish international

Both athletes feature in Potter's Premier League contingent selected by former multiple English clubs boss Graham Potter

Potter's Appointment

The English manager was named the Swedish federation originally temporarily in late October, under four weeks following he was dismissed from West Ham

Previous boss the Danish coach was sacked following Sweden's 1-0 loss against Kosovo in mid-October, a result that ended automatic qualification from qualifying group impossible

Current Position

Sweden are currently last place of Group B with just a single point in their opening four games

Even if they fail to claim the runner-up spot, they may yet participate in the secondary qualification because thanks to their showing in the latest UEFA competition