Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Problems.
'Major setback' for England as Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
The pace bowler added to England's injury problems when he left the field early on day two in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his left leg after the final ball in his spell on Saturday.
The touring camp reported Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time on the sidelines in order to be assessed "in the coming hours".
The final Test in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January starts this coming Sunday.
The English side has already lost key quicks one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was added to the party as injury reinforcement.
His form was underwhelming early in the series, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted of the third Test, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.
The county bowler improved at the MCG, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 as a batsman as one of just three England players to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he came back for the second day's play and dismissed the nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
However, at the end of his spell, he sent down a change of pace to the batsman and suddenly grabbed at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was brought back for the Boxing Day Test having missed the Adelaide game.
