Michael Essien reunites with former Persib Bandung teammates at Stamford Bridge
24th December 2018
Ex-Ghana international Michael Essien met his former teammates at Persib Bandung, Sergio Van Dijk and Raphael Maitimo at Stamford Bridge for the game between Chelsea and Leicester City last Saturday.
Essien, who spent two seasons in Indonesia was excited to meet his former teammates, sharing photos of their reunion in London before and after the game on social media.
Meanwhile, Essien's former side Chelsea were stunned by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge after losing 1-0 to the Foxes.
The Blues lost at home for the first time this season after Vardy's first-time finish in the box from James Maddison's pass in the 51st minute.
Chelsea had been dominant before the break and struck the bar through Eden Hazard following a Harry Maguire error - the best of a host of chances.
But having gone behind, it was Sarri's side who became sloppy as Leicester grew in strength having resisted heavy pressure