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The Champions League winners have finally ended their holidays and are officially back at Melwood to start their pre-season preparations.

The Reds started their training on  July 6, though only parts of the squad have returned due to international commitments.

James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are amongst those who are back in action, as both of them have posted updates on their social media accounts.

And it appears the players are in good spirits after their return to the "office", since both have started joking around on

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Milner posted a snap showing both players in the heat of the moment but he also made a remark on Oxlade-Chamberlain's hair volume, which was brilliant as always.

Naturally, Oxlade-Chamberlain admitted as much himself, playing along to Milner's joke and calling his "barnet" exquisite.

Of course, all of that was in good spirits as both players seem to be happy to be back to work and ready to build on the success of last season.