WHU v CHE

[Redster]

Going to disagree with you there. Striker could have easily cleared the keeper but decides to drag his foot to initiate contact like they do in nearly every game when they can see the GK is going to beat them to the ball. Stupid from him and gave the ref all the ammo he needed to chalk it off.

Can clearly see he's dragged his foot on purpose. Video here: 9.24 - 9.26 of this;

Having said all that could have gone either way to be honest. Can see why it would and would not be given as a foul.

Looking at the replay in this video there looks to be pretty heavy contact with the hand and fingers of Mendy. Perhaps that was the concern rather than any trivial contact with the torso.

He does clutch at his hand first.