Fast bowler Atkinson Adds to the English team's Injury Concerns.
'Serious blow' for the English camp after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson added to the injury concerns plaguing England when he left the ground on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his left hamstring after the final ball of the fourth over on Saturday.
Team management stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and would spend time off the field for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The final Test in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
England have already lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman with an abdominal 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 left out for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting being one of only three teammates to get into double digits.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he returned for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, on the final ball of his spell, he delivered a change of pace to the batsman and promptly felt at his leg.
The English bowler was recalled for the Boxing Day Test following his omission the previous Test.