Manchester United goalie David de Gea has made a frank and honest admission of feeling “embarrassed” by playing for them recently.
The Spanish keeper has been the number one at United for the past decade and has had no shortage of ups and downs at the club, with this arguably the Red devils’ toughest campaign in that time.
United are trying to salvage Champions League football after a poor season but their top four hopes are fading. They failed to challenge in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and Europe this campaign, and are sixth in the Premier League – six points behind Arsenal in fourth.
There is hope for the future as United last week confirmed the appointment of Erik ten Hag. He met with United bosses last month to talk about becoming their new manager on a permanent basis and will replace Ralf Rangnick at the end of the campaign.
United have four league games left this campaign but have won just two of their last 10 matches in all competitions. It is not only a change in the dugout coming this season but a huge overhaul in the club’s squad.
Even the future of De Gea is uncertain as they look set for major change with Paul Pogba, Cavani, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic and Lingard exiting as free agents while the club will listen to offers for some other players this summer.
Yet de Gea has now spoken of how tough this season has been and how there needs to be a change in the “mindset” in the dressing room and has called on his teammates to do more.
De Gea told an interview with Skysports: “For me it is tough, I have been here for many years. When you are on the pitch and you are 3-0 or 4-0 down – it is too painful. It makes me feel embarrassed and I feel horrible on the pitch. We have to change this mindset and everything.
“We need to do more. Everyone needs to do more. We need to try to win games and be in the top positions.”
