Paceman Atkinson Compounds the English team's Injury Concerns.
'Significant concern' for England as Atkinson goes off with a hamstring injury.
The pace bowler added to the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the ground early on day two in the Melbourne Test in the Ashes series.
The pace bowler felt a problem in his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
The touring camp stated the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and required time off the field for further assessment "during the day".
The final Test of the series in Sydney gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has previously lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was called up to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, managing only three wickets.
He was left out from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, before adding 28 while batting among just a trio of England players to reach double figures.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he resumed for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, on the final ball of that over, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt his left hamstring.
Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match having missed of the third.