Luis Alberto takes English lessons

Brendan Rodgers finalised his fourth signing of the summer on Tuesday when defender Kolo Toure signed his contract at Melwood...

Kolo Toure signs his #LFC contract at Melwood - welcome to Anfield! pic.twitter.com/Sbd0tM7qfT

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 2, 2013

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Pepe Reina's Spain suffered defeat by Brazil in the Confederations Cup final earlier this week, prompting tweets by two watching Reds...

Congratulations to all my friends in the national team for the title of the confederation cup.

— Lucas Leiva (@LucasLeiva87) July 1, 2013

Neymar might get all the headlines but thiago silva has been immense all tournament

— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) June 30, 2013

It was revealed on Wednesday that Jonjo Shelvey had completed a switch to Swansea City. The midfielder posted messages of thanks to Liverpool supporters and received well wishes from former teammates...

Just wanna say thank you to every one of the Liverpool fans for there support! They were first class. And will be truly missed.. Will miss

— Jonjo Shelvey (@shelveyJ) July 3, 2013

The city very much.. And the club! Owe a lot to everyone there! Thank you. Time to start a new chapter in life in Wales. Thank you.

— Jonjo Shelvey (@shelveyJ) July 3, 2013

Good luck @shelveyJ la !!!!

— Lucas Leiva (@LucasLeiva87) July 3, 2013

Those coming through the 'in' door at Melwood for 2013-14 were happily anticipating the first day of pre-season training...

Arrived in Liverpool! First training session tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/81w4e1koq1

— Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) July 1, 2013

Let's go to liverpool✌

— Iago Aspas Juncal (@aspas10) July 1, 2013

In Liverpool✌⚽ pic.twitter.com/qhGhFZ85Fc

— Luis Alberto Romero (@14_luisalberto) June 30, 2013

Away from the pitch, Spanish forward Luis Alberto was brushing up on his language skills...

First English lessons. Vamossss! pic.twitter.com/BmBfmTjqVY

— Luis Alberto Romero (@14_luisalberto) July 1, 2013

Experienced members of the Liverpool squad took to Twitter to report on the opening days of the Reds' pre-season preparations...

Back home ready for pre season :-)

— andre wisdom (@andrewisdom47x) June 30, 2013

1 day in and come home with what looks like 2 chess boards on my shoulders... #holidaysareover pic.twitter.com/wbubnKcqYq

— Brad Jones (@Brad_Jones1) July 2, 2013

Had a padded "protective" top on to help ease into the diving etc. Apparently it also does tattoos...

— Brad Jones (@Brad_Jones1) July 2, 2013

Back at home in Malaga till Sunday. Then back to Liverpool for pre season. YNWA

— Daniel Pacheco (@dani37pacheco) July 1, 2013

Nice 1 day back. Blood tests, fitness test and training.

— Lucas Leiva (@LucasLeiva87) July 2, 2013

1st day back training.. #happydays #lfc

— Jordon Ibe (@IbeJordon) July 2, 2013

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Former Red Luis Garcia, meanwhile, had a movie recommendation for his followers...

Morning-afternoon i want to recommend to you "World war Z" im still shaking from yesterday night. Good movie.

— Luis Garcia (@LuchoGarcia14) July 2, 2013

Dietmar Hamann had no time for films - he was keeping track of the latest tennis action from Wimbledon...

Would like to know what Verdasco put in his hair.His barnet hasn't moved an inch yet.

— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) July 3, 2013

Robbie Fowler will participate in a charity bike ride to commemorate the 100th birthday of Bill Shankly at the end of August, and the former Liverpool forward collected his transport...

Picked up bike from @Dolan_Bikes today Glasgow-Liverpool charity ride for the great man..shanks Looks great. Thank u pic.twitter.com/EH7LdkyReH

— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) July 2, 2013

Finally, another ex-Red striker had fitness on his agenda too...

Just finished my gym session in the David Lloyd Speke.Knackered,Hours rest then 18 holes beckons.Back in the swing of things after my break.

— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) July 3, 2013

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