Seamer Atkinson Compounds the English team's Injury Problems.
'Significant concern' for the touring side as Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
Gus Atkinson added to the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the ground during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test in the Ashes series.
The pace bowler pulled up with his left hamstring after the final ball in his spell at the MCG.
Team management stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and would spend time on the sidelines for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The concluding match of the series in Sydney begins at the end of the week.
The visitors have already lost fast bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, managing only three wickets.
He was left out from the previous Test, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, before adding 28 while batting as one of just three English batsmen who passed ten runs.
Post a single over late on the first day, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
However, towards the conclusion of that over, he sent down a slower ball to the batsman and immediately felt his left hamstring.
Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match having missed the previous Test.