Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for the touring side as Atkinson is forced off suffering a hamstring problem.
The pace bowler further complicated England's injury problems upon exiting the playing area on the second morning of the Boxing Day Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left leg post-delivery in his spell on Saturday.
The touring camp indicated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and would spend time off the field in order to be assessed "during the day".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle in Sydney starts at the end of the week.
The visitors have been without key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming early in the series, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, and scoring 28 runs while batting being one of only three England players to get into double digits.
Following a brief spell at the end of day one, he resumed the next day and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
However, towards the conclusion of that over, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and immediately felt at his leg.
Atkinson was brought back for the Melbourne match having missed the previous Test.
