Gary Lineker has been forced to pull out of BT Sport's coverage of the Champions League due to a Covid scare. Lineker announced the news on Twitter just one hour before kick-off writing: "Massively disappointed not to be on BT Sport tonight for such a great game. "A late shout after a positive Covid test to an important member of our team. "Obeyed our strict social distancing guidelines, but it was decided to be ultra cautious & get tested before returning to work." Lineker was on air last night to provide coverage on Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
He was set to host Wednesday night's fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in a BT Sport studio in Stratford, east London, but has been forced to pull out.
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