Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak on the brink of huge setback after summer transfers

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Sweden fell to a 3-1 loss against Switzerland on Saturday, leaving them bottom of their World Cup qualification group with a game left to play.Premier League strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak have suffered a blow in their hopes of playing in next summer’s World Cup with Sweden. They can book their place through the UEFA Nations League.

Sweden won promotion in the tournament under former boss Jon Dahl Tomasson.They therefore have a place in the World Cup play-offs by being one of the four best-performing teams in the Nations League, who are not assured of a play-off spot through World Cup qualifying.The poor form in the World Cup qualifiers comes despite them having two of the most sought-after strikers in Europe at their disposal in Gyokeres and Isak. He is still searching for his first Premier League goal, with his only strike so far coming in the Carabao Cup.He was back on the bench for Liverpool before the international break after missing the previous four games through injury.Gyokeres has had more success since his move in the summer.

The same problem has forced him to sit out the Sweden games.Should they not be part of the summer’s World Cup, it will be a big blow personally to both players, who will have their eyes playing on the biggest stage for their nations. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Get 50% off Premier League kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.