To prevent this from happening, you may need a cast or possibly surgery. A medial gastrocnemius strain is an acute injury that happens when the largest muscle of the calf is abruptly overstretched.

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski could be out for a few weeks with a calf strain. Zielinski is ... The Polish midfielder strained the medial gastrocnemius muscle, part of ...

Inter said a medical examination found a strain in Zielinski's medial gastrocnemius muscle, part of his right calf. “The Polish midfielder’s condition will be assessed in the coming weeks ...