Ruben Amorim needs to get over his feud with Alejandro Garnacho and MUST start the Man United talent against Liverpool, writes DANNY MURPHY

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Alejandro Garnacho has not started any of Manchester United’s last six games, but would be one of the first names on my teamsheet at Anfield on Sunday.

If Liverpool have shown any weakness this season, it has been when players like Anthony Gordon, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tyler Dibling have run at them at speed.

When Arne Slot’s men first see United’s team, they’ll be more concerned if Garnacho and Amad Diallo are in it rather than Rasmus Hojlund, for example.

I know there has been mention of Garnacho showing dissent to Amorim, and it may turn out he is not part of United’s long-term future because of the manager’s preferred formation.

But whatever happens in the future should be set aside on Sunday. Liverpool away is a one-off. It is United’s biggest fixture and Amorim desperately needs to get a result.

For 90 minutes, forget about the future project — try to get a result now. Garnacho is one of the few assets he has that will worry Liverpool. We saw against Newcastle on Monday that Hojlund running one-on-one against Fabian Schar posed little threat to a top defender.

Alejandro Garnacho hasn't started any of Manchester United's last six games but must do so against Liverpool

United boss Ruben Amorim (right) has previously dropped Garnacho in the last six games

The Red Devils are in desperate need of a result at their biggest rivals on Sunday afternoon 

Garnacho’s presence doesn’t guarantee a United win, but at least he and Diallo would give Liverpool’s defenders something to think about.

If they are occupied by the threat of United’s counter, it will make them less aggressive in the press to give Amorim’s players more time on the ball.

Beyond this weekend, we know United face a massive rebuild. Amorim needs new blood and that will cost money, meaning he also needs departures. 

I would listen to offers for several big-name United players including Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and Hojlund, besides the obvious — Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Joshua Zirkzee and Antony. 

Marcus Rashford’s interview about wanting a new challenge also looks to be the final nail in the coffin of his United career.

None of them are bad players, but a club like United can do better. They need more energy and athleticism throughout.

The nine players I would bed in alongside any new recruits are Leny Yoro, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui and Mason Mount. The rest are in the shop window.