Dorgu was unable to complete the full 90 minutes of his memorable appearance against Arsenal, with untimely fitness complaints forcing him from the field during the closing stages. Carrick insists there is nothing too serious to report there and has been quick to talk up the impact made by a hot prospect during his opening two games at the helm.
Carrick said: “Pat has been a big player for us over the last couple of games. In so many ways. Attacking-wise, he has obviously scored two goals, but I think in terms of the threat and the athleticism, the quality coming in as well, connections. But defensively, he has been immense as well down the side with Luke, doubling up. Against two teams who ask a lot of questions down the sides. It is a big, big job for him.
“I am delighted for him. The two goals he has scored are very different, but you get that because he has put so much into the performances. It is nice to see him smiling and happy. He came off with hopefully a little bit of cramp, nothing worse. It just shows what he has put into the performance. Absolutely delighted for him, hopefully it is not too bad."
Dorgu has a week to recover from his cramp-inducing efforts against Arsenal, with United - who have moved into the Premier League’s top four - not due to be back in action until playing host to Fulham on Sunday.