Source: Daily_Mail
Carlos Vela dropped from Arsenal squad to face Barcelona after losing passport
Arsene Wenger said Carlos Vela was left behind for Arsenal's fateful trip to Barcelona because of 'competition for places'. But according to reports the Mexican did not travel to Spain because he misplaced his passport. Disciplinary action: Arsenal could fine Vela after he reportedly lost his passport Vela, who came off the bench in the Gunners 1-0 win over Wolves onSaturday, was surprisingly left out of Arsenal's 18-man travellingparty. Fringe first-teamers Craig Eastmond and Fran Merida were insteadnamed on a weakened Arsenal bench, as Wenger's side were thrashed 4-1and dumped out of the Champions League by a Lionel Messi-inspiredBarcelona. And according to the Daily Mirror, Vela could now face disciplinary action for failing to find his passport. Have you looked under your hat? Fran Merida tries to help Vela find his passport Vela's agent Eduardo Hernandez defended the 21-year-old, saying:'Carlos did not find his passport. He didn't mislead the club, he justdidn't know where the document was.' The Mexican, who has 23 international caps, is expected to be one ofhis country's star performers in South Africa this summerthat's aslong as he can find his passport in time. GLENN HODDLE: Masterful Messi is proof No 10 is football's magic numberBarcelona 4 Arsenal 1: Magical Messi hits four to wreck Gunners' Euro dreamWenger trusts in a future for youth, insists Manuel AlmuniaARSENAL FC