Lloyd: Murray will be back

Murray has assured Lloyd he will play in future ties after the British captain and Murray's brother Jamie both expressed their disappointment he would not be in Buenos Aires.

"I've spoken to Andy and we had a good chat," Lloyd told BBC Radio 5 Live. "He said it's a one-off and he's available for our next match, which is great news."

Murray has confirmed he will be available for a quarter-final in April, should Britain upset the odds and beat Argentina, or a play-off in September if they suffer the expected defeat.

Lloyd added: "I told him on the phone I was sorry for him because this will be a great occasion whatever happens and told him I felt he had the ability to win both matches."

Jamie Murray admitted he had been told about his brother's withdrawal from the tie by Lloyd.

He told 5 Live: "We haven't spoken at all. I was just told by John. I was shocked because I spoke to him the day before he was due to fly out and he didn't mention anything."

Lloyd revealed he did not think there was a problem between the Murray brothers.

He added: "You have a few little disagreements but the bottom line is you're brothers. I don't think there'll be any problems in the future, we're all a bit frustrated about this match but we're moving on now.

"They have a great relationship, you only have to look at the way Andy reacts when Jamie's playing - he's more nervous than anyone."