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Many will believe Richarlison must have an effect on Edouard Mendy's decision making, but the Chelsea goalkeeper had a clear sight of the ball when it is struck by Hojbjerg. This is the only moment that counts for line of vision as it sets the offside phase
From this point on, Richarlison can only be considered to have impacted Mendy if he makes an obvious movement either towards the ball or that might impact the goalkeeper. The mere act of being stood in an offside position doesn't mean a player has committed an offside offence. It's one of the intricacies of offside that confuses many fans and players.