Seamer Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Concerns.
'Serious blow' for the English camp after Atkinson leaves the field with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson added to the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the playing area during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler pulled up with his hamstring after the final ball in his spell at the MCG.
The England team indicated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and would spend time off the field to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January starts on Sunday, 4 January.
England have previously lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman to a side strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was omitted from the previous Test, then recalled for the fourth Test to fill the void.
Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 with the bat being one of only three England players to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
Yet, at the end of the fifth over, he delivered a slower ball to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
