Paceman Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Worries.
'Significant concern' for the English camp after Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
Gus Atkinson added to England's injury problems when he left the ground during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test in the Ashes series.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his left leg immediately following a delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
The touring camp indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and would spend time away from the action to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The final Test of the series in Sydney starts on Sunday, 4 January.
England have previously lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was brought into the squad to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was dropped from the previous Test, then recalled for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 while batting among just a trio of England players to get into double digits.
After bowling one over late on the first day, he returned on Saturday morning and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
Unfortunately, at the end of his spell, he delivered a slower ball to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test having missed the previous Test.
