Alexander Isak has struggled since joining Premier League champions Liverpool

Graham Potter will have the task of getting misfiring Liverpool forward Alexander Isak back to his best after the English coach was confirmed as the new manager of Sweden.

The 50-year-old was dismissed by West Ham less than a month ago and is now set to embark on his first venture into international football. The former Chelsea boss will step into the role on a temporary basis as Sweden struggle with their World Cup qualification campaign.

Jon Dahl Tomasson was shown the door after a loss to Kosovo left Sweden unable to secure automatic qualification from Group B. Potter's mission will be to revitalise players like Isak, who is yet to score in the Premier League since his controversial £125m British transfer record move from Newcastle United to Liverpool, and Viktor Gyokeres - himself on a six-game goal drought for Arsenal - as they strive to overtake Kosovo in second place.

Upon his appointment, Potter said: 'I am very humble about the assignment, but also inspired. Sweden have fantastic players who deliver in the best leagues every...