Lineker is instead on presenting duties for Manchester City’s FA Cup tie at home to Burnley on Saturday evening.
The Premier League champions welcome Vincent Kompany back to the Etihad, with the game live on BBC 1 from 5:25pm (GMT). Lineker will be joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer in the studio.
Expect to see Lineker back on the Match of the Day sofa soon however, with the Premier League resuming after an international break on 1 April, when Man City will host Liverpool in the 12:30pm kick-off.
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