Essien watches Chelsea's opener against Andre's West Ham

Michael Essien was at Stamford Bridge on Monday night to watch his former side Chelsea open their League campaign against West Ham United.

The midfield general was a cult hero for the Blues during his seven-year stint.

Essien is currently without a club after parting ways with Greek side Panathinaikos.

He has been linked with Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas.