Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has taken to Twitter to confess that coffee has become his favourite beverage since he moved to AC Milan in Italy.

“I have never been a coffee drinker the whole of my life until I came to Italy and now and now I love Espresso,” the former Chelsea star posted on his official Twitter account.

The Ghanaian international earned rave reviews for his exemplary performance in their 3-1 win over Hellas Verona.

The 31-year-old, who got his first start of the season, gave a good account of himself.