Manchester United will start 2025 with an exciting Premier League showdown against Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.

United are currently facing a challenging period, having lost three consecutive league matches.

In contrast, Liverpool are enjoying tremendous form under manager Arne Slot. They sit at the top of the table and are strong contenders for the title.

Mohamed Salah has been their standout player, netting 17 goals and providing 13 assists in 18 league appearances this season. He thrives against the Red Devils and will be eager to add to their woes this weekend.

On the left side of the defense, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot have been regular starters under manager Ruben Amorim. Martinez was anticipated to become a key figure in the left center-back position within a 3-4-3 formation.

While he seemed well-suited for the role, his performances have not met expectations. The £42 million defender had a rough outing in the 2-0 loss to Newcastle United, struggling against the Magpies and losing every duel. He also made two critical errors in the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which resulted in United’s exit from the League Cup.

Since joining in 2022, Martinez has been a fan favorite and was one of the few players to shine under former manager Erik ten Hag. However, injuries seem to have significantly impacted his form.

Amorim might consider dropping him from the starting lineup to send a strong message to the team. The Portuguese manager has already shown his decisiveness by leaving Marcus Rashford out of four matchday squads. Removing another key player would send a powerful signal to the entire squad.