The England full-back went down in an innocuous-looking incident within the second-half at Stamford Bridge, however instantly pointed to his knee.
James was capable of stroll off the pitch after a spell of remedy, to get replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta with Chelsea main 2-0.
The Blues shall be decided to not take any possibilities with key man James’ health, particularly given knee hassle dominated him out of the World Cup.
James suffered a knee ligament harm in Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League win at AC Milan on October 11.
The 23-year-old was unable to seek out health in time to make the Qatar World Cup with England, utilizing the time to construct up in the direction of the Premier League’s resumption as a substitute.
Blues boss Graham Potter insisted this week that Chelsea would handle James’ minutes rigorously in a staged return to full sharpness.
James began the Blues’ league return in opposition to the Cherries nonetheless and had powered straight again into prime kind.
Chelsea will now hope James can keep away from any critical harm, with Potter accepting this week that the Blues have successfully appeared a special workforce in his presence.
