Paceman Atkinson Compounds the English team's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for the touring side as Atkinson is forced off suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson added to England's injury problems after leaving the ground early on day two in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left hamstring post-delivery in his spell during the morning session.
The England team indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and required time away from the action to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle at the SCG gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
The visitors have already lost key quicks one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour.
A replacement bowler was added to the party as cover for Wood.
The seamer had a tough time early in the series, managing only three wickets.
He was left out of the third Test, before being recalled for the fourth Test to fill the void.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting as one of just three England players who passed ten runs.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he came back on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Yet, at the end of that over, he bowled a variation to the batsman and immediately felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match following his omission the Adelaide game.
