Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Worries.
'Significant concern' for the English camp as Atkinson goes off due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his hamstring after the final ball in his spell at the MCG.
The England team reported Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January starts on Sunday, 4 January.
The visitors have previously lost strike bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, managing only three wickets.
He was dropped for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 with the bat being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell at the end of day one, he came back for the second day's play and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
However, at the end of that over, he delivered a change of pace to Travis Head and immediately felt for his hamstring.
Gus Atkinson was brought back for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the previous Test.
