Juan Mata says it is important Manchester United's veterans help their youngsters develop.
A number of academy graduates have been thrown in the deep end by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.
And Mata says it is the responsibility of United's old guard to guide them through tough times.
He said: "We have young players coming through and sometimes I see myself in [them]. I remember when I was at Valencia at 18 or 19 years old, I had some difficult moments because I didn't play a lot in the beginning but I had some older players helping me.
"That's what I think experienced players have to do with young players.
"They have, hopefully, many years to grow as a player and many games to enjoy their football at this club and we as older players we are here to help them."
