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Isak and Gyokeres named in Sweden World Cup squad
TL;DR
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have been selected for Sweden's World Cup squad, while Dejan Kulusevski is sidelined due to a knee injury. Coach Graham Potter expressed regret over Kulusevski's absence.
Key points
- Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres named in Sweden's World Cup squad
- Dejan Kulusevski misses out due to a knee injury
- Sweden's coach Graham Potter expressed regret over Kulusevski's absence
- World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States
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Alexander IsakViktor GyokeresDejan Kulusevski
Alexander Isak (left) has 16 goals for Sweden, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring 19 [Getty Images]
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak have been named in Sweden's World Cup squad.
However, the summer's tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States has come too soon for Tottenham forward Dejan Kulusevski, who misses out having not played this season because of a knee injury.
Sweden coach Graham Potter said it was difficult to leave out the 26-year-old.
"A very, very difficult decision in terms of where he [Kulusevski] has been and what he's done over the last year, where he's at in terms of his rehab with four and a half weeks to go to that first game," Potter told a news conference.
Isak, 26, has also had an injury-hit campaign and has only started eight league matches for Liverpool since his £125m British record transfer from Newcastle last summer.
"We obviously hope he finishes the season in Liverpool with some game time," added Potter. "Our challenge is to get Alex in the best moment of the season and for him to hit top form, because if he does, he's a world-class player."
Sweden endured a miserable qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group with two points, but their performance in the Nations League gave them a second chance and wins over Ukraine and Poland in the play-offs took them to the finals.
Q&A
Who are the players named in Sweden's World Cup squad?
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have been named in Sweden's World Cup squad.
Why is Dejan Kulusevski not included in Sweden's World Cup squad?
Dejan Kulusevski is not included due to a knee injury that has kept him from playing this season.
What did Sweden coach Graham Potter say about Kulusevski's absence?
Coach Graham Potter stated it was difficult to leave out Kulusevski from the squad.
Where will the World Cup tournament take place?
The World Cup tournament will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
