Paceman Gus Atkinson Compounds the English team's Injury Problems.
'Significant concern' for the touring side as Atkinson goes off due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler increased the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the field during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
The pace bowler felt a problem in his left leg immediately following a delivery in his spell at the MCG.
The touring camp stated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The final Test of the series beginning on 4 January gets underway this coming Sunday.
The visitors have previously lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury during this series.
Matthew Fisher was called up to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming during the first two matches, managing only a handful of scalps.
He was left out from the previous Test, before being recalled for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets with the ball, and scoring 28 runs while batting among just a trio of teammates to get into double digits.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he returned the next day and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, at the end of his spell, he delivered a change of pace to Travis Head and immediately felt his left hamstring.
The English bowler returned to the side for the Boxing Day Test having missed the previous Test.
