My point was that in the Odemwingie incident, the club were not entirely truthful about the state of play.
I know that it's not the same people running the club now, but I trust this lot even less to be truthful and honest. I would not be surprised if they had already agreed a deal to sell him, and they were just making sure he didn't get injured so it could go through, and then shifting blame for one of our best players leaving onto the player.
Matheus has been a delight to watch this season, a lonely bright spark. If he goes, he goes. He's earnt it. He deserves it. Playing today is meaningless.
I'd be surprised if the deal is done, but this is absolutely the club protecting its highest value asset. I don't think its fair for Allardyce to chuck him under the bus the way that's been indicated (not seen the comments myself) however, and that disappoints me greatly. If you could point to one player who deserves praise and respect for their conduct and efforts this season, its Matheus.