Fast bowler Atkinson Compounds the English team's Fitness Concerns.
'Serious blow' for England after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
The English seamer increased the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the field early on day two in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his left hamstring after the final ball of the fourth over during the morning session.
The touring camp stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time on the sidelines to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The series decider of the series in Sydney gets underway at the end of the week.
The English side has already lost key quicks Mark Wood to a knee injury and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was added to the party as cover for Wood.
The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the Boxing Day match in the playing XI.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, before adding 28 while batting among just a trio of England players to get into double digits.
After bowling one over late on the first day, he returned on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Unfortunately, at the end of that over, he sent down a change of pace to Travis Head and promptly felt at his leg.
Atkinson was brought back for the Boxing Day Test after being left out the Adelaide game.
