Martin Vassallo Arguello will replace the injured David Nalbandian for Argentina in their Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands, said team captain Modesto Vazquez.

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Vazquez had hoped to get Juan Martin del Potro in to replace Nalbandian but that proved impossible, meaning a debut for world number 50 Vassallo Arguello in the World Group first round tie from March 6-8.

"We spoke to his (Del Potro's) coach," Vazquez told reporters. "The situation is complicated.

"I don't think it would make sense for him to come nowwhen he has been training on hard courts," added Vazquez, whose team have chosen clay for the tie.

Vazquez replaced Alberto Mancini who quit after Argentina lost at home to Spain in last year's final last November.

Jose Acasuso and Agustin Calleri, who played against Spain, have also been left out, meaning that Argentina have changed their entire team from the final.