David de Gea says he feels 'embarrassed' and 'horrible' amid Manchester United's dreadful form.
United have lost five of their last eight games and are certain to finish the season trophyless, with their chances of Champions League qualification all but over.
Although United currently occupy sixth in the Premier League table, they could drop out of the qualifying places for the Europa League and the Europa Conference League as West Ham trail them by two points and Wolves are five points behind, with a game in hand.
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United could end the season with their lowest points tally in the Premier League era and if they concede four goals across their last four games it would mark their worst defensive season since 1978-79.
De Gea joined United in 2011 and has won the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Europa League, as well as four Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year awards.
The 31-year-old is likely to receive the award for an unprecedented fifth time but he has appeared traumatised by United's form in a campaign where they have lost 15-1 on aggregate to Manchester City and Liverpool.
"It's tough. For me, it's very tough," De Gea told Sky Sports. "I've been here for many years, I've been there on the pitch and being 3-0 down or 4-0 down, it's too painful. For me, I feel embarrassed sometimes, I feel... it's difficult to say, but I feel horrible on the pitch.
"So this is why we have to change this mindset and everything and, come on, everyone do more and try to win games and be there in the top positions."
