Paceman Gus Atkinson Compounds England's Fitness Concerns.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson goes off with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson added to England's injury problems upon exiting the field early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his left hamstring immediately following a delivery that he bowled on Saturday.
The England team reported the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match of the tour beginning on 4 January begins on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has already lost key quicks Mark Wood to a knee injury and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was dropped from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 with the bat being one of only three English batsmen to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he returned on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
However, at the end of his spell, he sent down a variation to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission of the third.
