Whatever the problem,(Clutch,trans,whatever,) Starting out in any gear than 1st will only ruin your clutch. Always start from stop in first gear, just a little less gas pedal if it makes noise.
Drove trucks with all kinds of Transmissions,including 10speed Road Ranger which actualy gave you 20 speeds in high gear,over 35 years. Drove most never using clutch to shift other than from a stop.