Seamer Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Concerns.
'Serious blow' for the English camp as Atkinson is forced off with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson further complicated England's injury problems after leaving the playing area during Saturday's play of the Boxing Day Test versus the Australians.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his hamstring immediately following a delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
Team management stated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and required time off the field for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The concluding match of the tour in Sydney starts at the end of the week.
England have already lost key quicks Mark Wood to a knee injury and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was added to the party as injury reinforcement.
Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was omitted of the third Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, taking two wickets with the ball, before adding 28 as a batsman being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he resumed on Saturday morning and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, at the end of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to Travis Head and immediately felt for his hamstring.
Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test having missed of the third.
