Dion Prestia has escaped a serious calf injury, with scans revealing a minor strain.

Prestia sent an injury scare through the GC SUNS camp yesterday, when the recently elected Vice-Captain went down clutching his calf during training. 

Immediately assessed by the club’s medical staff, Prestia underwent scans late yesterday to determine the full extent of the injury. 

General Manager of Football Operations, Marcus Ashcroft confirmed the injury to goldcoastfc.com.au. 

“Dion sustained a calf injury at training yesterday and was sent for scans to assess the injury.

“The scans revealed a grade one calf strain, as a result we anticipate Dion will be on a modified training program for a couple of weeks and he should be in a position to return to full training before the end of the NAB Challenge.”