Rwanda international Hakim Sahabo says he is not ashamed after being sent back to Standard Liege second team.

Sahabo, 19, started his Standard Liege career with the second team, also known as SL 16, before he was promoted to the senior team in January where he made 18 appearances.

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However, injuries, coupled with decline in form, have made head coach Ivan Leko consider sending him back to the second team which currently plays in the Belgian third tier league.

The youngster, however, insists he is not ashamed to be back to where he began as he hopes to quickly regain his form.

"I have no shame playing in the second team of Standard Liege because they are my friends." Sahabo told the press.

The talented teenager also said that he rightfully earned his place in the first team in January on merit.

"I do not have the feeling that I was promoted to the first team earlier than expected."

Sahabo has featured for SL 16 twice in the last five league games.