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On this week’s Media Matters, Gags Tandon is joined by retired goalkeeper and now coach, writer and broadcaster David Preece. Gags speaks to David about his experiences of suffering from concussions as a goalkeeper. They also discuss the Karius concussion story, with some focus on the reaction to it by the goalkeeper's fans, peers and the media. All this and more on Media Matters!

On this week’s Media Matters, Gags Tandon and Nina Kauser are joined by ESPN's French football correspondent Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) to discuss Nabil Fekir as the links to him moving to Liverpool strengthen. They discuss the following: - Suprised at the link? - Type of player he is, is Fekir ideal for a Klopp team? - Strengths & weaknesses - Any concerns over his knee injury? - What formation will Fekir suit? - Rating a midfield of Keita, Fabinho and Fekir - Could Fekir support Liverpool's front three? - Discussion about goalkeepers in Ligue 1 - Discussion on the highly rated Guedes' future at PSG All this and more on Media Matters!

On this week’s Media Matters, Gags Tandon is joined by writer Ryan Baldi to discuss Liverpool's brand new defensive midfielder - Fabinho. They discuss the following: - Reaction to the surprise signing - A look at Fabinho's background, where he started. - Strengths & weaknesses - His versatility - can play a variety of positions - Comparison to LFC's midfield - Comparison with rivals like Kaante & Matic - Brief thoughts on Fekir - A look at what a midfield of Naby Keita, Fabinho & Nabil Fakir would bring to Liverpool FC. It’s a packed show and essential listening before THE game of the season.

On this week’s Media Matters, Sachin Nakrani is joined by European football writer Andy Brassell to preview Saturday’s Champions League final. Andy gives the lowdown on Real Madrid as a somewhat strange season for Zinedine Zidane’s men reaches its climax. The guys also discuss Liverpool’s progress under Juergen Klopp and how the German has evolved as a manager since his Borussia Dortmund days. Andy also talks about his love of European football and how he stays on top of so many leagues each and every week. It’s a packed show and essential listening before THE game of the season.

On this week's Media Matters, Sachin Nakrani is joined by Italian football writer Adam Digby to reflect on Liverpool's epic Champions League semi-final tie with Roma. Adam gives his perspective on Roma's approach to the two games and whether or not Eusebio Di Francesco could have done any more to stop Jurgen Klopp's rampant Reds. Sachin and Adam also discuss Serie A in general, assessing the most exciting title race in European football this season as well as the state of the two Milan clubs, Lazio and some of the other contenders. Finally, there is some chat about the Italian national team as well as Adam's take on a couple of players from Italy that have been linked with summer moves to Anfield.

On this week’s Media Matters, Gags Tandon and Nina Kauser are joined by The Liverpool Echo's James Pearce to discuss Liverpool huge victory over AS Roma in the 1st leg of the Champions League Semi-Final. Gags, Nina and James discuss: - Thoughts on the result after Roma scored two late goals? Is the tie in the balance? - Discussion on Liverpool's impressive performance. - Insight from James on a typical day as a journalist at Anfield on a European Night. - Discuss Oxlade-Chamberlain's injury - Thoughts on Salah's performance and PFA award. - Has there ever been a buzz around a player like Salah in James' time as a journalist covering Liverpool FC? - Discuss Firmino and Mane's performances. - James' view on Klopp after the game. - An update on the brutal attack from Roma fans that left a 53-year-old Liverpool fan injured and in critical condition. All this and more on a packed episode of Media Matters!

On this week’s Media Matters, Gags Tandon and Nina Kauser are joined by LFCTV commentator and presenter John Bradley. For the first time on Media Matters this season we discuss everything to do with commentating and John's career. Gags, Nina and John discuss: - John's start in football commentating. - Coverage of the Russian league, how did he get into that? - Most iconic game commentated on as well as favourite goal and moment. - What skill sets are required to become a commentator. - What type of preparation is required before a game? - Do you solely commentate from the stadium or do you have to do it from studios too? - Who's your favourite colour commentator? - Thoughts on commentators on other channels. - Who was your role model as a commentator? - Discussion on players that are now co-commentators. All this and more on a fun show with an excellent guest. Make sure you tune into Media Matters!

On this week’s Media Matters, Sachin Nakrani is joined by the Sunday Times’ football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft to discuss Liverpool’s stunning Champions League victory over Manchester City. The lads dissect both legs, discussing the power of Anfield’s atmosphere as well as the enthralling tactical battle that took place at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening. Jonathan was at both games and gives a first-hand account of bearing witness to the Reds’ push to the semi-finals of a competition they are looking to win for the sixth time.  Jonathan also gives his take on the improved form of Dejan Lovren as well as superb insight on fellow Scot Andrew Robertson. Along with Sachin, he also looks ahead to Friday’s semi-final draw. Bring on Bayern Munich!

On this week's Media Matters, Nina Kauser is joined by Paul Tomkins and Dan Rhodes, as the duo from The Tomkins Times website, discuss their recent findings of refereeing decisions and subconscious bias' that may affect officiating. Dan and Paul also share their findings on how referee decisions impact Liverpool at home and away and compare them to the other top six teams. They also bust the myth that top four sides get all the major decisions! All this and more on Media Matters.

On this week's Media Matters, Sachin Nakrani is joined by London football writer - and long-time friend of Anfield Index - Paul Brown to assess the state of the Premier League's capital-based clubs. The lads first focus on Crystal Palace, Liverpool's opponents at the weekend, before discussing Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham. Sachin and Paul also have a chat about Saturday-for-Monday match reports as well the future of mainstream football coverage in general. All this and more on Media Matters.