Michael Essien training with Indonesian side Persib Bandung after jail sentence scare

Michael Essien has been training feverishly with Indonesian side Persib Bandung despite recent negative revelations about his registration.

The former Chelsea star was accused to have breached immigration laws by playing without a work permit.

He was initially banned after the issue public and was facing a jail sentence but Persib intervened and explained matters.

Essien trained with his teammates at the Pakansari Stadium on Friday morning.