This. Its quite shocking that some people are trying to project it out as if Jose's exclusion of Mata isn't justified.
Two points off the top in January for the first time in the last three years.The same years in which Mata was the best player in a slow passing,defensively weak side.
As much as he is likable ,whatever fee we get for him is definitely better than benching him and ruining his world cup ambitions anyway.So,the way I see it is a win-win for all parties.Bring in a Jose type of forward in the summer and were set for the long haul ,I believe.