Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Adds to the English team's Injury Concerns.
'Serious blow' for the touring side after Atkinson is forced off with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson added to the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the ground during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled on Saturday.
The touring camp reported Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and was to take time off the field to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The concluding match of the series in Sydney begins at the end of the week.
The English side has previously lost key quicks one seamer with a knee problem and another paceman with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party as injury reinforcement.
His form was underwhelming during the first two matches, taking just three wickets.
He was left out of the third Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, and scoring 28 runs as a batsman being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell late on the first day, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, towards the conclusion of that over, he delivered a change of pace to the batsman and suddenly grabbed at his leg.
Atkinson was brought back for the Boxing Day Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
