Fast bowler Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Worries.
'Significant concern' for England as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson added to the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the ground early on day two in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left leg after the final ball that he bowled during the morning session.
Team management reported the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The final Test in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January starts at the end of the week.
The English side has already lost key quicks one seamer to a knee injury and another paceman with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was dropped from the previous Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
The county bowler improved at the MCG, taking two wickets with the ball, before adding 28 with the bat as one of just three teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he came back on Saturday morning and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, at the end of his spell, he delivered a slower ball to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.
The English bowler returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission of the third.
