Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Problems.
'Serious blow' for England after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
The pace bowler further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad after leaving the playing area early on day two of the Boxing Day Test against Australia.
Atkinson felt a problem in his left leg immediately following a delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
The England team reported the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and would spend time off the field for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The series decider in this Ashes battle in Sydney starts at the end of the week.
The English side has been without key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted from the previous Test, before being recalled for the fourth Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, taking two wickets with the ball, then making 28 as a batsman as one of just three England players to reach double figures.
After bowling one over at the end of day one, he resumed on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
However, at the end of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to Travis Head and promptly felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match having missed of the third.
