Aye, I think the pass was poor, similar to the one James played in the cup final and Kovacic doesnt do too great either 100%.
Honestly still think Mendy is pretty decently positioned so for me he should be getting down to that. For definite.
People were saying about his reach and his height difference on Saturday but for this goal, he’s just got down too slow for the goal (far too slow maybe harsh). You can see how where his hand is, if hes down marginally quicker, the balls where his hand/wrist is.
Its not exactly the best strike as you’ve said or right across him into the corner. Thiago Silva also questionable, is he trying to step up to play offside when hes basically starting behind the penalty spot? Or is he just totally unaware of Ihneahacho’s positioning? but even then, James’ pass n Kovacic getting caught doesnt help either and are major issues before that. Then Mendy not saving it