From the shot by Gross? Straight at him, arm in front of his chest - not unnatural and probably couldn't move it out of the way. But that was my take - they didn't really show any replays.
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/my-albion-tv/videos/1852141/highlights-everton-4-albion-2 1.18 in. Arguably he had already lost the ball - but still...