The Argentina international was on the bench for the defeat to Everton on Monday night and, despite not making his comeback after being out since early February, the defender is in the head coach's thoughts for the 12:00 GMT kick-off at Selhurst Park.
Coincidentally, Licha's last appearance for the Reds came in a match against the Eagles, at Old Trafford.
In his exclusive pre-match chat with MUTV's Mark Sullivan at Carrington, the boss was asked whether Martinez is now ready to re-enter the fray and help the Reds' cause, as we look to record a second win on the road in 2025/26.