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Thomas Tuchel says Reece James wasn't unconscious after challenge but 'worried he had broke a tooth'

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has downplayed concerns that Reece James suffered a concussion during their 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Sunday.

The defender made a huge impact on the game by assisting Romelu Lukaku to score on his debut before netting their second in a comfortable victory.

However, there was a worrying moment for the 21-year-old in the second half after a nasty collision with Nuno Tavares as both men battled for an aerial ball.

There was concern for Reece James after this nasty collision with Nuno Tavares

There was concern for Reece James after this nasty collision with Nuno Tavares

James was stricken on the ground as players from both sets of teams went to check on him

James was stricken on the ground as players from both sets of teams went to check on him

The Chelsea defender though was able to continue and was not knocked out from the collision

The Chelsea defender though was able to continue and was not knocked out from the collision

It looked like he had been knocked out and the crowd at the Emirates fell silent as the defender was stricken on the ground.