Seamer Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for England as Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
Gus Atkinson further complicated England's injury problems upon exiting the field during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
Atkinson pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled on Saturday.
Team management indicated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time off the field to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".
The final Test in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January starts on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has previously lost fast bowlers one seamer with a knee problem and another paceman with an abdominal strain during this series.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party as cover for Wood.
Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 with the bat among just a trio of England players who passed ten runs.
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.
However, towards the conclusion of his spell, he bowled a slower ball to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test after being left out the previous Test.
