Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera have hardly featured in Manchester United's early Premier League campaign but manager Jose Mourinho has assured the duo they are vital to his plans.

Club captain Carrick is yet to get a game this term while United's player of the year last season Herrera has made just one league start in five games.

Mourinho has opted for both Nemanja Matic and Marouane Fellaini ahead of the pair but he said Carrick and Herrera would get their chance.

"For Carrick and for Ander, it's just patience because their time will arrive.