Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Problems.
'Significant concern' for England as Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler increased the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the ground during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test against Australia.
The pace bowler pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery of the fourth over during the morning session.
The touring camp stated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and was to take time off the field in order to be assessed "during the day".
The final Test in this Ashes battle in Sydney starts on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has been without strike bowlers one seamer with a knee problem and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party as cover for Wood.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was dropped of the third Test, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.
Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, and scoring 28 runs with the bat among just a trio of England players who passed ten runs.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he came back the next day and dismissed the nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, at the end of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to the batsman and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.
Atkinson was brought back for the fourth Ashes Test after being left out the Adelaide game.
